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

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

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YUL - SFO
    9h 6m
    $232–765

  2. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    2d 23h
    $995–2,257

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 10h
    $546–1,085

  4. Drive 2,952.3 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to San Franciscocar car 2,952.3 mi
    46h 58m
    $676–976

  5. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YUL - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    12h 14m
    $485–1,118

  6. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BTV - SFO
    13h 7m
    $524–2,340

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 6h
    $1,076–2,303

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 6h
    $962–1,931

Montreal to San Francisco by train, car, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$995Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,557.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 23h.

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