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How to get fromSan Francisco to Kelsoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Kelso by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    5h 55m
    $127–400

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    19h 11m
    $113–232

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 55m
    $243–554

  4. Drive 681.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Kelsocar car 681.5 mi
    11h 44m
    $125–180

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    5h 55m
    $243–546

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    7h 4m
    $124–602

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STS - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    7h 8m
    $402–508

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    7h 14m
    $257–446

San Francisco to Kelso by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Kelso, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Kelso-Longview once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 19h 27m.

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