Rome2Rio

How to get fromWinston-Salem to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to San Francisco

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Winston-Salem to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GSO - SFO
    9h 43m
    $208–734

  2. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    9h 2m
    $175–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $472–932

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 2h
    $921–1,986

  5. Drive 2,707.4 mi

    1. Drive from Winston-Salem to San Franciscocar car 2,707.4 mi
    43h 56m
    $495–714

  6. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GSO - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    11h 2m
    $300–1,138

  7. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    10h 32m
    $205–441

  8. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLT - OAK
    10h 46m
    $271–1,036

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from High Point to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 12h
    $1,124–2,421

Winston-Salem to San Francisco by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Winston-Salem to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,366.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to San Francisco Bus Station via Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 21h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers