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How to get fromVan Nuys Station to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys Station to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3h 4m
    $195–820

  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 15m
    $57–84

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 4m
    $62–119

  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 / ...
    11h 1m
    $133–273

  5. Drive 365.8 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys Station to San Franciscocar car 365.8 mi
    6h 5m
    $67–97

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    3h 18m
    $191–666

  7. Line 169 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3h 55m
    $93–207

  8. Line 169 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 9m
    $434–1,423

  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
    4h 25m
    $498–773

  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 16m
    $131–630

Van Nuys Station to San Francisco by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Van Nuys Station, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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