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How to get fromSan Francisco to Valley Centerby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Valley Center by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 42m
    $120–372

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 33m
    $72–293

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    14h 47m
    $80–133

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 25m
    $172–386

  5. Drive 487.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Valley Centercar car 487.8 mi
    8h 17m
    $89–129

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    3h 29m
    $121–408

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 29m
    $76–257

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 27m
    $88–509

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 14m
    $78–151

San Francisco to Valley Center by bus, train, and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Valley Center, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Valley Center Rd & Calle De Vista via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Santa Barbara, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 19h 25m.

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