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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to San Franciscoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    8h 12m
    $213–520

  2. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LGA - SFO
    10h 5m
    $197–728

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d
    $897–1,841

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 1h
    $499–969

  5. Drive 2,901.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to San Franciscocar car 2,901.8 mi
    45h 46m
    $530–765

  6. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 23m
    $199–839

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    9h 57m
    $223–1,211

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,059–2,236

Grand Central Terminal to San Francisco by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,610.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to San Francisco Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 1h.

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