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How to get fromDayton to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dayton to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Dayton to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DAY - SFO
    9h 20m
    $181–714

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 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 11h
    $392–772

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 14h
    $784–1,679

  4. Drive 2,355.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to San Franciscocar car 2,355.1 mi
    37h 3m
    $430–621

  5. Bus to Covington, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    10h 28m
    $261–634

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CVG - OAK
    11h 49m
    $257–1,030

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    10h 37m
    $284–814

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    10h 53m
    $327–817

  9. Fly Dayton to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DAY - OAK
    10h 24m
    $267–1,110

Dayton to San Francisco by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to San Francisco Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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