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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Longview by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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
    6h 27m
    $129–401

  2. Bus

    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 bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Transit Centerbus bus 511
    21h 3m
    $102–200

  3. Train (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 682.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Longviewcar car 682.8 mi
    11h 45m
    $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
    6h 27m
    $245–547

  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 36m
    $126–603

  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 40m
    $404–509

  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 46m
    $259–447

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane SFO - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    9h 48m
    $212–490

San Francisco to Longview by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Kelso-Longview once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 19h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, NW Everett & 5th, 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A, and 99th Street Transit Center in around 21h 3m.

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