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

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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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
    6h 40m
    $204–495

  2. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LGA - SFO
    8h 14m
    $194–709

  3. 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 3h
    $493–987

  4. 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 3h
    $1,057–2,260

  5. Drive 2,905.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to San Franciscocar car 2,905.4 mi
    45h 57m
    $531–766

  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 29m
    $202–843

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 5h
    $917–1,884

Long Island to San Francisco by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,594.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, 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 bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to San Francisco Bus Station via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 3h.

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