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How to get fromUtah to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SLC - SFO
    3h 58m
    $121–265

  2. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SLC - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $72–333

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 56m
    $132–202

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    19h 4m
    $445–684

  5. Drive  735.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to San Franciscocar car 735.4 mi
    11h 21m
    $135–194

  6. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SLC - OAK
    3h 59m
    $157–371

  7. Fly Provo to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Provo (PVU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PVU - SFO
    4h 17m
    $82–354

  8. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SLC - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 16m
    $74–368

Utah to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 200 S / Main St to San Francisco Bus Station via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 17h 56m.

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