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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SFO - SPI
    8h 42m
    $144–529

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SFO - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    10h 27m
    $128–500

  3. 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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d 3h
    $362–578

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 5h
    $584–1,351

  5. Drive  2,039.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Springfieldcar car 2,039.3 mi
    31h 43m
    $373–538

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 38m
    $177–460

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 12m
    $203–816

San Francisco to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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