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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    7h 59m
    $199–839

  2. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LGA - SFO
    10h 4m
    $195–723

  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 1h
    $499–969

  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 2h
    $1,059–2,236

  5. Drive 2,899.5 mi

    1. Drive from New York to San Franciscocar car 2,899.5 mi
    45h 44m
    $530–765

  6. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    8h 13m
    $213–520

  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 32m
    $223–1,211

  8. 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 4h
    $913–1,868

New York to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,587.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to San Francisco Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 1h.

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