There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Cheney by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SFO - GEG
4h 43m$59–276Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain
3d 21h$1,067–2,508Drive 852.5 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Cheneycar 852.5 mi
15h 30m$156–225Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane OAK - GEG
4h 45m$65–322Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SJC - GEG
5h 50m$71–328
San Francisco to Cheney by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cheney is to fly which costs $55 - $280 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cheney is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Cheney. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Spokane via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 21h.
The distance between San Francisco and Cheney is 768 miles. The road distance is 857.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Cheney without a car is to train which takes 3 days 21h and costs $1,000 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from San Francisco to Cheney, including transfers.
San Francisco to Cheney train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Cheney is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,600 and takes 3 days 21h.
San Francisco to Cheney train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Cheney is 857 miles. It takes approximately 15h 30m to drive from San Francisco to Cheney.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Cheney, WA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Elm @ 7th via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Spokane, Sprague @ Bernard, Plaza Bay 13, and Plaza Bay 10 in around 3d 21h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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 Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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