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Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Toronto

Composite routes from San Francisco to Toronto

Cheapest
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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,148.12
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,020.55
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$892.98

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$459.25–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$357.19
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$420.98

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,148.12
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,020.55
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$892.98

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$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 Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.23–$216.87

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 Buffalo to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.51–$95.68

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
26h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$586.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$121.19
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.51–$89.30

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$95.68

Megabus Canada

Phone:
1-866-488-4452
Website:
ca.megabus.com/
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Toronto,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$61.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Toronto is to Caltrain and fly which costs $239.13 - $391.30 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Toronto is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $195.65 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Toronto?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Toronto, ON via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Buffalo, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Toronto?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Toronto?

The distance between San Francisco and Toronto is 3677 km. The road distance is 4241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $206.52 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from San Francisco to Toronto, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Toronto?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Toronto is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $195.65 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train via Dearborn, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 19h.

Where does the San Francisco to Toronto bus arrive?

San Francisco to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Toronto?

Toronto is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:22 in San Francisco and 04:22 in Toronto.

Where does the San Francisco to Toronto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Toronto?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Toronto is 4241 km. It takes approximately 41h 7m to drive from San Francisco to Toronto.

Where can I stay near Toronto?

There are 1111+ hotels available in Toronto. Prices start at $41.59 per night.
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