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

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

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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 24m
    $57–84

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 7m
    $58–126

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 23m
    $145–296

  5. Drive 367.6 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to San Franciscocar car 367.6 mi
    6h 6m
    $68–97

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3h 34m
    $92–205

  7. 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

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    3h 48m
    $343–1,421

  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
    $508–773

  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
    4h 55m
    $120–628

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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