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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to David by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to David

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to David (DAV)plane plane SFO - DAV
    11h 56m
    $303–1,116

  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 TRACOPA to Davidbus bus
    5d 9h
    $457–580

  3. Drive 6,234.4 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Davidcar car 6,234.4 km
    3d 5h
    $853–1,232

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SFO - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Uvita to Davidbus bus
    15h 14m
    $914–1,259

  5. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus bus
    5d 20h
    $531–794

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,185.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to David via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, Torneca, Terminal Cartago, and Terminal TRACOPA in around 5d 9h.

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