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

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SPI - SFO
    7h 35m
    $133–499

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $376–746

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $745–1,564

  4. Drive 2,039.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to San Franciscocar car 2,039.4 mi
    31h 44m
    $373–538

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    8h 10m
    $173–468

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane STL - OAK
    9h 54m
    $249–974

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIA - SFO
    9h 41m
    $134–477

Springfield to San Francisco by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to San Francisco Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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