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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to Montreal

Composite routes from San Francisco to Montreal

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,148.12
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$382.71–$1,084.33
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$433.73–$1,211.90
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,020.55

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,658.39
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$1,020.55

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$408.22–$561.30
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$472.00–$637.84
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$382.71–$574.06

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,148.12
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,148.12
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$1,275.69
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,020.55

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,148.12

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$612.33

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$140.33
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$293.41
Train from Schenectady to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.62–$127.57

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Windsor to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.55–$108.43
Train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.85–$121.19

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$472.00
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57
Bus from Chicago to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$121.19
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

Orléans Express

Phone:
+1 833 449 6444
Website:
orleansexpress.com
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.72–$51.03

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$191.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Montreal is to fly which costs $184.78 - $456.52 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Montreal is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $184.78 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Montreal?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Montreal. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Montreal via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Montreal?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Montreal station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Montreal Central Station via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Montreal?

The distance between San Francisco and Montreal is 4115 km. The road distance is 4770 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 12h and costs $250 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from San Francisco to Montreal, including transfers.

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

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

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

San Francisco to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Montreal?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Montreal is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $184.78 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Toronto, which costs $293.48 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the San Francisco to Montreal bus arrive?

San Francisco to Montreal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Montreal?

Montreal is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 21:27 in San Francisco and 00:27 in Montreal.

Where does the San Francisco to Montreal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Montreal?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Montreal is 4770 km. It takes approximately 47h 5m to drive from San Francisco to Montreal.

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

Book your San Francisco to Montreal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montreal?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Montreal. Prices start at $53.79 per night.
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