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How to get fromSan Francisco to Washington University in St. Louisby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Washington University in St. Louis 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    6h 5m
    $153–405

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $347–657

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2d 9h
    $722–1,629

  4. Drive 2,043.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Washington University in St. Louiscar car 2,043.7 mi
    31h 45m
    $373–539

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    7h 49m
    $199–861

  6. 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    8h 54m
    $195–817

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    9h 25m
    $243–713

San Francisco to Washington University in St. Louis by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,755.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Washington University in St. Louis via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, CIVIC CENTER station, and SKINKER station in around 2d 2h.

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