There are 8 ways to get from Provo to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Provo to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Provo (PVU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PVU - SFO
4h 17m$46–204Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
18h 45m$122–201Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Provo Amtrak to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
20h 42m$227–495Drive 769.9 mi
- Drive from Provo to San Franciscocar 769.9 mi
12h 5m$141–203Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SLC - OAK
5h 11m$160–377Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SLC - SFO
5h 11m$104–291Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SLC - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
6h 27m$82–394Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SLC - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
7h 2m$74–329
Provo to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Provo to San Francisco is to fly which costs $45 - $210 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Provo to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Provo to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Provo Intermodal Hub and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Provo to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Provo Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.
The distance between Provo and San Francisco is 623 miles. The road distance is 774.4 miles.
The best way to get from Provo to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Provo to San Francisco, including transfers.
Provo to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Provo to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Provo Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Provo to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 18h 45m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 20h 42m.
What companies run services between Provo, UT, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Breeze Airways and American Airlines fly from Provo (PVU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to San Francisco Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Provo Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Provo to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
San Francisco is 1h behind Provo. It is currently 3:35 AM in Provo and 2:35 AM in San Francisco.
Provo to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provo to San Francisco is 774 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Provo to San Francisco.
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