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Bethesda to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$356.68
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$394.90
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$445.85
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$484.07

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$624.19
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$535.02
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$382.16

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$598.71
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$573.24

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$509.54
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$420.37
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$535.02
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$598.71
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$636.93

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$382.16

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$10.19

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.65–$700.62
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$39.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bethesda to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to San Francisco is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to San Francisco is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $86.96 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Bethesda and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Bethesda to San Francisco?

The distance between Bethesda and San Francisco is 3965 km. The road distance is 4511.2 km.

How do I travel from Bethesda to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Bethesda to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Bethesda to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bethesda to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to San Francisco bus from?

Bethesda to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to San Francisco train from?

Bethesda to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Bethesda to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Bethesda to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Bethesda to San Francisco bus arrive?

Bethesda to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bethesda and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Bethesda. It is currently 05:16 in Bethesda and 02:16 in San Francisco.

Where does the Bethesda to San Francisco train arrive?

Bethesda to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to San Francisco is 4511 km. It takes approximately 43h 47m to drive from Bethesda to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bethesda to San Francisco?

Book your Bethesda to San Francisco bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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