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How to get fromEdmonton to San Franciscoby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Edmonton to San Francisco by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YEG - SFO
    6h 38m
    $79–347

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton - West Edmonton Mall to Jasper Townsitebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $352–644

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train
    4d 20h

  4. Drive  1,462.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to San Franciscocar car 1,462.1 mi
    26h 59m
    $335–484

  5. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YEG - OAK
    9h 30m
    $150–663

  6. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YEG - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    10h 13m
    $157–670

  7. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYC - SFO
    8h 39m
    $221–955

  8. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane YEG - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    10h 19m
    $125–485

Edmonton to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and WestJet fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 4d 20h.

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