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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $218–370

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $172–518

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 12h
    $675–1,566

  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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Sandusky Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 14h
    $412–695

  5. Drive  2,400.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Sanduskycar car 2,400.8 mi
    37h 25m
    $439–633

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane OAK - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $214–896

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 43m
    $238–914

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 12m
    $255–590

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 21m
    $211–726

San Francisco to Sandusky by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$675Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,244.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Sandusky Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 2d 14h.

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