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How to get fromSan Francisco to Centraliaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Centralia by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $197–420

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE to Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St.bus bus
    21h 22m
    $118–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 40m
    $243–554

  4. Drive 724.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Centraliacar car 724.3 mi
    12h 25m
    $133–191

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $203–416

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $140–425

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $256–571

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $169–422

  9. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $137–527

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, line 574 bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $208–455

San Francisco to Centralia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Centralia, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Berry Fields via Sacramento Bus Station, Olympia, Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE, and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. in around 21h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Centralia Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 20h 12m.

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