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How to get fromSan Francisco to Houltonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Houlton by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Presque Isle, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Presque Isle (PQI)plane plane SFO - PQI
    2. Take the bus from Presque Isle, Maine to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    12h 21m
    $221–789

  2. Fly to Fredericton International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane SFO - YFC
    2. Drive from Fredericton-Airport-YFC to Houltoncar car
    12h 22m
    $199–690

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    3d 7h
    $900–1,868

  4. Drive 3,327.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Houltoncar car 3,327.3 mi
    2d 7h
    $608–878

  5. Fly to Bangor, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane SFO - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    13h 5m
    $268–947

  6. Fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane SFO - BHB
    2. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Bangor - Concord Coachbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    15h 39m
    $226–816

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    3d 13h
    $1,141–2,409

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Presque Isle (PQI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,854.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Houlton, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Houlton. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Presque Isle (PQI), take the taxi to Presque Isle, Maine, take the bus to Houlton, Maine, then take the taxi to Houlton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Houlton via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, Chicago Union Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor Transportation Center, Bangor, ME, and Houlton, Maine in around 3d 7h.

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