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How to get fromNorth Platte to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Platte to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LBF - SFO
    5h 48m
    $117–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 20m
    $280–471

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Denverbus bus Omaha
    2. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    39h 23m
    $519–1,008

  4. Drive 1,386.9 mi

    1. Drive from North Platte to San Franciscocar car 1,386.9 mi
    21h 2m
    $254–366

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LBF - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 53m
    $155–603

North Platte to San Francisco by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Platte, NE to San Francisco Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 33h 20m.

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