There are 5 ways to get from Petoskey to San Francisco by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Pellston
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PLN - SFO
9h 12m$197–583Bus, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CIU - SFO
11h 44m$154–550Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2d 13h$465–867Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain
2d 17h$854–1,804Drive 2,470.8 mi
- Drive from Petoskey to San Franciscocar 2,470.8 mi
38h 44m$451–652
Pellston (PLN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to San Francisco is to bus and fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to San Francisco is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Petoskey, MI and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Petoskey and San Francisco is 2045 miles. The road distance is 2485.3 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $460 - $900.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Petoskey to San Francisco, including transfers.
Petoskey to San Francisco bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey, MI station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to San Francisco is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $900 and takes 2 days 13h.
Petoskey to San Francisco bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
San Francisco is 3h behind Petoskey. It is currently 6:42 AM in Petoskey and 3:42 AM in San Francisco.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Pellston (PLN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to San Francisco Bus Station via Petoskey, MI, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Pellston to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to San Francisco International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to San Francisco is 2485 miles. It takes approximately 38h 44m to drive from Petoskey to San Francisco.
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