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How to get fromIdaho Falls to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Idaho Falls to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IDA - SFO
    6h 1m
    $83–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 44m
    $150–301

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus bus Rexburg
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    24h 54m
    $299–643

  4. Drive 828.2 mi

    1. Drive from Idaho Falls to San Franciscocar car 828.2 mi
    13h 9m
    $152–219

  5. Fly Idaho Falls to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IDA - OAK
    5h 55m
    $114–596

  6. Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JAC - SFO
    6h 18m
    $256–473

  7. Fly Idaho Falls to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IDA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 6m
    $116–553

  8. Bus to Pocatello Regional Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    2. Fly from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PIH - OAK
    7h 25m
    $113–498

Idaho Falls to San Francisco by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls to San Francisco Bus Station via Downtown Salt Lake, Arena Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 22h 44m.

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