What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to David?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to David is to bus which costs $450 - $600 and takes 5 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to David?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to David is to fly which takes 11h 58m and costs $290 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and David?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to David. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at David Panama via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua and Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 8h.

How far is it from San Francisco to David?

The distance between San Francisco and David is 5186 km. The road distance is 6232.1 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to David without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to David without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 8h and costs $450 - $600.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to David?

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from San Francisco to David, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to David bus from?

San Francisco to David bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to David?

The best way to get from San Francisco to David is to fly which takes 11h 58m and costs $290 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $600 and takes 5 days 8h.

Where does the San Francisco to David bus arrive?

San Francisco to David bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and David?

David is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 9:17 PM in San Francisco and 11:17 PM in David.

Can I drive from San Francisco to David?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to David is 6232 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from San Francisco to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 94+ hotels available in David.

San Francisco to David - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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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Fly
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to David (DAV)plane SFO - DAV
11h 58m
$293–1,116
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus
5d 8h
$452–572
Drive 6,232.1 km
1. Drive from San Francisco to Davidcar 6,232.1 km
3d 5h
$853–1,232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus
5d 12h
$504–796

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

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12h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,185.7 km
Duration: 11h 58m

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 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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