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How to get fromSan Francisco to Manhattanby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Manhattan by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    7h 33m
    $214–510

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    7h 43m
    $211–690

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3d 2h
    $508–817

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $845–1,956

  5. Drive  2,903.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Manhattancar car 2,903.7 mi
    45h 51m
    $530–766

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane OAK - LGA
    9h 16m
    $259–1,011

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SFO - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $212–1,216

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    11h 3m
    $268–683

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3d 3h
    $745–1,626

San Francisco to Manhattan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,610.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 3d 2h.

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