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There are 5 ways to get from Buellton to San Francisco by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3h 26m
    $243–507

  2. Drive 291.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Buellton to San Franciscocar car 291.6 mi
    5h 10m
    $54–77

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    7h 8m
    $93–129

  4. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h 44m
    $90–181

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    3h 36m
    $339–493

Buellton to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Buellton, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buellton to San Francisco. However, you can take the bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 16th Street / Mission. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 8m.

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