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How to get fromLancaster to San Franciscoby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Lancaster to San Francisco by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    5h 13m
    $201–828

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 9m
    $56–116

  3. Train, bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    10h 38m
    $70–122

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    14h 20m
    $140–297

  5. Drive 361.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to San Franciscocar car 361.8 mi
    6h 8m
    $66–96

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    5h 28m
    $197–674

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    5h 46m
    $102–220

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    6h
    $443–1,436

  9. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    5h 20m
    $64–263

  10. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 34m
    $504–781

  11. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    8h 4m
    $261–779

  12. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    12h 39m
    $70–111

Lancaster to San Francisco by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to San Francisco Bus Station via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 9m.

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