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How to get fromStudio City to San Franciscoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Studio City to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or tram

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  1. Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3h 56m
    $192–816

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    10h 32m
    $57–84

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 3m
    $58–128

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    12h 48m
    $142–286

  5. Drive 370.3 mi

    1. Drive from Studio City to San Franciscocar car 370.3 mi
    6h 9m
    $68–98

  6. Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4h 22m
    $95–209

  7. Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 10m
    $188–662

  8. Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 36m
    $346–1,425

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 17m
    $505–769

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 43m
    $123–632

  11. Subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    5h 51m
    $70–368

Studio City to San Francisco by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Ventura / Beverly Glen, Moorpark / Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 48m.

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