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How to get fromSan Francisco to Zionby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 41m
    $217–465

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    10h 12m
    $129–507

  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 Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    2d 7h
    $378–739

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train Up-N
    2d 8h
    $763–1,617

  5. Drive 2,136.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Zioncar car 2,136.6 mi
    33h 38m
    $390–564

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 50m
    $163–621

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 59m
    $137–305

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    9h 49m
    $159–627

San Francisco to Zion by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,919.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Zion, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Zion via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Mitchell Airport, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, and Kenosha in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Zion via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d 8h.

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