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How to get fromSan Francisco to Altonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Alton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    5h 47m
    $190–507

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 3h
    $378–701

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $772–1,623

  4. Drive 2,051.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Altoncar car 2,051.9 mi
    31h 59m
    $375–541

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    7h 31m
    $256–923

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    8h 35m
    $252–879

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,766.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Alton via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 2d 3h.

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