There are 7 ways to get from Pier 39 to New York by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SFO - JFK
8h$216–514Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SFO - EWR
8h 13m$213–693Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3d 3h$856–1,959Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3d 4h$507–822Drive 2,899.4 mi
- Drive from Pier 39 to New Yorkcar 2,899.4 mi
45h 47m$530–765Fly Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane OAK - LGA
9h 56m$260–1,013Fly San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SFO - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 46m$215–1,218
Pier 39 to New York by foot, tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to New York is to fly which costs $210 - $700 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to New York is to fly which takes 8h and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to New York. However, there are services departing from Union St & Columbus Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 to New York station. However, there are services departing from Beach St & Stockton St and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Montgomery Street, Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Pier 39 and New York is 2631 miles. The road distance is 2916.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pier 39 to New York without a car is to train which takes 3 days 3h and costs $850 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Pier 39 to New York, including transfers.
Pier 39 to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Pier 39 to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Pier 39 to New York is to fly which takes 8h and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 3h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 3 days 4h.
What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Beach St & Stockton St, Market St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Pier 39 to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Pier 39 to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to New York is 2916 miles. It takes approximately 45h 47m to drive from Pier 39 to New York.
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