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How to get fromCrater Lake to San Franciscoby car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Crater Lake to San Francisco by car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Rim Village Crater Lake Lodge to Medford-Airport-MFRcar car
    2. Fly from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MFR - SFO
    3h 44m
    $153–273

  2. Drive 413.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crater Lake National Park to San Franciscocar car 413.9 mi
    7h 40m
    $76–110

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Crater Lake to Chemulttaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chemult to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 13m
    $287–483

Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Crater Lake to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 421.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crater Lake to San Francisco. However, you can drive to Medford-Airport-MFR 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 the taxi to Chemult, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, then take the subway to Civic Center / UN Plaza.

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