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Nine ways to Travel from San Francisco to Nelson

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to West
Ave. Duration:
19h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$637.84

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$548.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$395.46
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$561.30

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$637.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$637.84
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$1,020.55

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$574.06
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63

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 Oakland to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$108.43
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87
Bus from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$63.78

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.81–$153.08
Bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.81–$153.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Nelson is to bus which costs $173.91 - $445.65 and takes 36h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Nelson is to fly and drive which takes 7h 11m and costs $173.91 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Nelson?

The distance between San Francisco and Nelson is 1454 km. The road distance is 1639.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from San Francisco to Nelson, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Nelson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Nelson?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Nelson is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $489.13 and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the San Francisco to Nelson bus arrive?

San Francisco to Nelson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Nelson is 1640 km. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from San Francisco to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $73.35 per night.
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