There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Halfmoon by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SFO - ALB
8h 49m$435–1,257Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SJC - ALB
9h 32m$297–1,159Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
2d 22h$790–1,936Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
3d 7h$554–941Drive 2,923 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Halfmooncar 2,923 mi
46h 36m$534–771Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane OAK - ALB
8h 58m$301–1,153
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Halfmoon is to fly which costs $300 - $1,200 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Halfmoon is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $430 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Halfmoon. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Simmons Ave & Vliet Blvd via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, New York and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Halfmoon. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Schenectady via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between San Francisco and Halfmoon is 2593 miles. The road distance is 2940 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Halfmoon without a car is to train which takes 2 days 22h and costs $750 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from San Francisco to Halfmoon, including transfers.
San Francisco to Halfmoon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Halfmoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Halfmoon is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $430 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also bus, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 3 days 7h.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Halfmoon, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Halfmoon via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, and Schenectady in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Albany County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Albany County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Albany County Airport via Denver, Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
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
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Francisco to Halfmoon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Halfmoon is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 6:39 AM in San Francisco and 9:39 AM in Halfmoon.
San Francisco to Halfmoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Halfmoon is 2940 miles. It takes approximately 46h 36m to drive from San Francisco to Halfmoon.
There are 231+ hotels available in Halfmoon.







