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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SFO - SGF
    7h 36m
    $136–502

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 30m
    $329–605

  3. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    2d 6h
    $735–1,557

  4. Drive 1,892.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Springfieldcar car 1,892.6 mi
    30h 17m
    $346–499

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

    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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SJC - SGF
    8h 17m
    $148–584

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SMF - SGF
    10h 26m
    $178–685

San Francisco to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration46h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station in around 46h 30m.

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