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How to get fromSan Francisco to Shafterby plane, subway, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Shafter by plane, subway, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    3h 5m
    $85–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Delano Community Center/Ellington St. to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus 110
    9h 20m
    $35–59

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus San Jose
    6h 22m
    $101–136

  4. Drive  264 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Shaftercar car 264 mi
    4h 30m
    $49–70

  5. BART, bus via 9th Ave. at Jefferson St.

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus 110
    8h 35m
    $41–59

  6. BART, bus via Modesto

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Delano Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Delano Transit Center to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus 110
    10h 35m
    $41–64

San Francisco to Shafter by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Stringham Park/Southbound via San Jose Diridon, Gilroy Transit Center, Gilroy, Delano, and Delano Community Center/Ellington St. in around 9h 20m.

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