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How to get fromChampaign to San Mateoby plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to San Mateo by plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMI - SFO
    8h 8m
    $139–518

  2. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    2d 7h
    $684–1,557

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $365–719

  4. Drive 2,141.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to San Mateocar car 2,141.1 mi
    33h 22m
    $391–565

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    9h 46m
    $182–454

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    9h 48m
    $173–384

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    9h 39m
    $219–535

Champaign to San Mateo by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Mission St & 1st St in around 2d 7h.

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