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Boston, MA to San Francisco

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Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$496.81
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$764.32

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$573.24
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$343.94
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$433.11
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$407.64
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$394.90
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$535.02
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$636.93

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$458.59
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$611.45
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$407.64–$891.70
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,146.47

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$573.24

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$585.98
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$535.02
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$535.02
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 23m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$700.62
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$891.70

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
13h 1m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$509.54

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 Boston to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$394.90

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
22h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$127.39
Bus from Boston to New
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$63.69

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco is to fly and Caltrain which costs $152.17 - $326.09 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at San Francisco via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Boston, MA and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Boston, MA to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Boston, MA to San Francisco?

The distance between Boston, MA and San Francisco is 4377 km. The road distance is 4995.7 km.

How do I travel from Boston, MA to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco without a car is to train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $271.74 - $978.26 .

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to San Francisco bus from?

Boston, MA to San Francisco bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA station.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to San Francisco train from?

Boston, MA to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston, MA to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $228.26 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Boston, MA to San Francisco bus arrive?

Boston, MA to San Francisco bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Boston, MA and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Boston, MA. It is currently 02:09 in Boston, MA and 23:09 in San Francisco.

Where does the Boston, MA to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston, MA to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to San Francisco is 4996 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Boston, MA to San Francisco.

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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