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

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBN - SFO
    7h 48m
    $197–630

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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 24m
    $163–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $380–730

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 9h
    $786–1,673

  5. Drive 2,214.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to San Franciscocar car 2,214.6 mi
    34h 43m
    $405–584

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    9h 7m
    $226–496

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    9h 17m
    $242–932

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    10h 28m
    $239–889

Elkhart to San Francisco by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,957.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 5h.

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