There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Alabama by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 San Francisco International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SFO - BHM
7h 25m$255–981Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SFO - MOB
8h 31m$160–552Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus
3d 19h$630–991Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus
3d 19h$976–2,129Drive 2,289.5 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Huntsvillecar 2,289.5 mi
36h 47m$418–604Fly Oakland International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane OAK - BHM
7h 19m$291–1,227Fly San Francisco International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane SFO - HSV
7h 59m$175–680Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SFO - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to The Village at AUbus
9h 3m$290–507Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus
3d 19h$873–1,806
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Alabama is to fly which costs $160 - $550 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Alabama is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $290 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Alabama. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Huntsville via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.
The distance between San Francisco and Alabama is 2040 miles. The road distance is 2302.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Alabama without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 19h and costs $600 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from San Francisco to Alabama, including transfers.
San Francisco to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Alabama is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $250 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 19h.
San Francisco to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Alabama is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 1:54 PM in San Francisco and 3:54 PM in Alabama.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Alabama, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Huntsville via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Huntsville in around 3d 19h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
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 Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- 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
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Alabama is 2303 miles. It takes approximately 36h 47m to drive from San Francisco to Alabama.
There are 193+ hotels available in Alabama.







