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

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There are 7 ways to get from Erie to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Erie International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ERI - SFO
    9h 56m
    $141–514

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 15h
    $896–1,893

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $461–940

  4. Drive 2,553.5 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to San Franciscocar car 2,553.5 mi
    40h 7m
    $466–674

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    9h 20m
    $233–397

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

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ERI - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    12h 33m
    $204–767

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIT - SFO
    11h 52m
    $530–902

Erie to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,265.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 15h.

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