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

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

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  1. Fly Bishop International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FNT - SFO
    8h 4m
    $154–523

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    9h 10m
    $153–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flint 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 8h

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 11h
    $1,445–2,324

  5. Drive  2,376.3 mi

    1. Drive from Flint to San Franciscocar car 2,376.3 mi
    37h 2m
    $434–627

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

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FNT - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 10m
    $197–706

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

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MBS - SFO
    10h 25m
    $154–535

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DTW - OAK
    11h 6m
    $229–926

Bishop International Airport (FNT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 8h.

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