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How to get fromSan Francisco to Crater Lakeby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Crater Lake by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SFO - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    4h 43m
    $154–303

  2. Drive 414.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 414.1 mi
    7h 39m
    $76–110

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chemulttrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    14h 3m
    $283–484

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medfordbus bus
    4. Drive from VA SORCC Entrance to Crater Lakecar car
    16h 10m
    $82–188

  5. Fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane SFO - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Airport to Beaver Marshbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beaver Marsh to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $439–887

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Crater Lake. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR), then drive to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodge. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Chemult, then take the taxi to Crater Lake.

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