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

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There are 9 ways to get from Plano to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Dallas to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DAL - SFO
    6h 19m
    $105–408

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    41h 14m
    $286–546

  3. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    2d 8h
    $523–1,030

  4. Drive 1,720.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to San Franciscocar car 1,720.9 mi
    28h 8m
    $315–454

  5. Fly Dallas to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DAL - OAK
    6h 28m
    $151–614

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DFW - SFO
    6h 19m
    $212–565

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DAL - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 40m
    $148–621

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DFW - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 38m
    $165–508

  9. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2d 9h
    $692–1,495

Plano to San Francisco by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration41h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,511.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Park Lane Station, Park Lane Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 41h 14m.

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