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How to get fromSan Francisco to Pier 40by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Pier 40 by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    8h 2m
    $212–514

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

    cheapest
    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 25m
    $185–1,269

  3. 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 3h
    $1,808–2,959

  4. 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 4h
    $596–931

  5. Drive  2,899.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pier 40car car 2,899.2 mi
    45h 46m
    $496–716

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    7h 54m
    $225–464

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane OAK - LGA
    9h 33m
    $219–911

  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 18m
    $512–707

  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
    $1,468–2,349

San Francisco to Pier 40 by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,614.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Pier 40, 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 subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Pier 40 via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and Houston St in around 3d 3h.

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