What is the cheapest way to get from California to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from California to San Francisco is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from California to San Francisco is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs $65 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between California and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between California and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from California to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from California to San Francisco?

The distance between California and San Francisco is 183 miles. The road distance is 383.5 miles.

How do I travel from California to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from California to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from California to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to San Francisco bus from?

California to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to San Francisco train from?

California to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to San Francisco?

The best way to get from California to San Francisco is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the California to San Francisco bus arrive?

California to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the California to San Francisco train arrive?

California to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between California to San Francisco is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from California to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to San Francisco?

Book your California to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 808+ hotels available in San Francisco.

California to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from California to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Line 34 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
4h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 5m
$60–120
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
11h 28m
$147–289
Drive 381.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Franciscocar 381.3 mi
6h 21m
$70–101

California to San Francisco by bus

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 11h 28m.

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