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

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly South Bend to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBN - SFO
    7h 24m
    $153–579

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $359–686

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $781–1,662

  4. Drive 2,200.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to San Franciscocar car 2,200.2 mi
    34h 21m
    $402–580

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    8h 56m
    $221–485

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    9h 13m
    $158–352

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    9h 6m
    $237–921

South Bend to San Francisco by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to San Francisco Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 5h.

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