There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Times Square by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SFO - JFK
7h 30m$214–511Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SFO - EWR
7h 43m$211–690Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3d 2h$518–873Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3d 2h$855–2,006Drive 2,901.4 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Times Squarecar 2,901.4 mi
45h 46m$530–765Fly Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane OAK - LGA
9h 28m$259–1,111Fly San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SFO - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 16m$213–1,215Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3d 3h$745–1,646
San Francisco to Times Square by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Times Square is to fly which costs $210 - $700 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Times Square is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Times Square. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Times Square station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between San Francisco and Times Square is 2626 miles. The road distance is 2918.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Times Square without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $500 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from San Francisco to Times Square, including transfers.
San Francisco to Times Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Times Square train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Times Square is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 3 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,100 and takes 3 days 2h.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Times Square, 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 bus from San Francisco to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 3d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Times Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Times Square is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 8:03 PM in San Francisco and 11:03 PM in Times Square.
San Francisco to Times Square train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Times Square is 2918 miles. It takes approximately 45h 46m to drive from San Francisco to Times Square.
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