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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or subway

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  1. Fly Tri-Cities Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSC - SFO
    3h 53m
    $138–406

  2. Line 60 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta Park/Vanportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 41m
    $117–370

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    22h 15m
    $127–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 34m
    $288–598

  5. Drive 807.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Franciscocar car 807.2 mi
    13h 55m
    $148–213

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    4h 10m
    $162–385

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    4h 15m
    $228–381

  8. Line 60 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta Park/Vanportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 49m
    $233–516

  9. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    4h 35m
    $180–389

Washington to San Francisco by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to San Francisco Bus Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 15m.

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