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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Vail by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SFO - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    6h 3m
    $79–366

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus West
    30h 13m
    $367–791

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    31h 2m
    $199–386

  4. Drive 1,110.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Vailcar car 1,110.9 mi
    18h 40m
    $203–293

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 24m
    $205–562

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 28m
    $506–698

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 35m
    $89–382

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    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 Denver (DEN)plane plane SJC - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 32m
    $302–754

San Francisco to Vail by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Vail, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Vail Transportation Center via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 31h 2m.

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