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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Miami Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SFO - MIA
    8h
    $173–405

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3d 1h
    $523–1,016

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4d 6h
    $1,408–3,009

  4. Drive 3,023.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Miami Beachcar car 3,023.3 mi
    2d 1h
    $552–797

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SFO - FLL
    8h 30m
    $280–982

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane OAK - MIA
    9h 43m
    $209–811

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane OAK - FLL
    10h 13m
    $236–828

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    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 Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SJC - MIA
    11h 3m
    $195–767

San Francisco to Miami Beach by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,608.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Collins Av & 18 St via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 3d 1h.

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