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How to get fromSan Francisco to McChord Air Force Baseby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to McChord Air Force Base by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    6h 4m
    $184–388

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 44m
    $115–229

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 41m
    $278–609

  4. Drive 764.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to McChord Air Force Basecar car 764.2 mi
    13h 6m
    $140–202

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    6h 5m
    $190–384

  6. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    7h 11m
    $179–476

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    7h 15m
    $156–390

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    8h 29m
    $195–423

San Francisco to McChord Air Force Base by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and McChord Air Force Base, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SW via Sacramento Bus Station and Olympia Transit Center - Bay L in around 20h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 21h 17m.

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