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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to David by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to David (DAV)plane plane SFO - DAV
    12h 55m
    $253–966

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus
    5d 8h
    $460–577

  3. Drive  6,232.1 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Davidcar car 6,232.1 km
    3d 5h
    $853–1,232

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus
    5d 12h
    $634–916

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to David (DAV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,185.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and David, Panama?

Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to David (DAV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to David Panama via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 5d 8h.

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