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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAR - SFO
    6h 33m
    $121–326

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $478–679

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 5h
    $1,281–2,001

  4. Drive  1,764.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to San Franciscocar car 1,764.4 mi
    28h
    $322–466

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

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FAR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 52m
    $144–579

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FAR - OAK
    6h 36m
    $137–572

Fargo to San Francisco by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,465.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to San Francisco Bus Station via Billings, Cheyenne, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d.

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