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Seven ways to Travel from Gainesville to San Francisco

Composite routes from Gainesville to San Francisco

Cheapest
43 h 38 min
Car
4474 km.
from $246
Other
11 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
3785 km.
from $136.14
2 d 13 h 10 min
Bus, Train
3785 km.
from $555.48
2 d 15 h 44 min
3786 km.
from $730.47
11 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
3785 km.
from $382.55
4 d 3 h
Bus, Train
3785 km.
from $673.87

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$891.70
Plane from Orlando to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$624.19

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$445.85
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$560.50
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$522.28

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Orlando to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$496.81

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Orlando to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$496.81

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Orlando to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$624.19

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Orlando to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64

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 Houston to Los
Ave. Duration:
36h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
39h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Houston
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$420.37
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.02–$700.62

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Email:
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Houston
Ave. Duration:
14h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.34–$458.59

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 Gainesville to Orlando
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$56.05

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to San Francisco is to bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $423.91 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to San Francisco is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $250 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Westbound SW 2nd Avenue @ SW 2nd Street and arriving at San Francisco via Gainesville Bus Stop, Houston Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Gainesville to San Francisco?

The distance between Gainesville and San Francisco is 3816 km. The road distance is 4474.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to San Francisco without a car is to bus and train and BART which takes 2 days 13h and costs $369.57 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Gainesville to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

Gainesville to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gainesville Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Gainesville to San Francisco is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $250 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1086.96 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Gainesville to San Francisco bus arrive?

Gainesville to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Gainesville. It is currently 01:10 in Gainesville and 22:10 in San Francisco.

Can I drive from Gainesville to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to San Francisco is 4474 km. It takes approximately 44h 2m to drive from Gainesville 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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