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How to get fromSaratoga Springs to San Franciscoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ALB - SFO
    11h 17m
    $484–1,218

  2. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ALB - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    12h 43m
    $318–1,320

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d
    $946–2,158

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 7h
    $512–1,016

  5. Drive 2,914.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saratoga Springs to San Franciscocar car 2,914.1 mi
    46h 37m
    $532–769

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ALB - OAK
    11h 21m
    $330–1,314

Saratoga Springs to San Francisco by bus, foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$946Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,601.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 3d.

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