How to Travel from
San Francisco to California
by Route or Car
Three ways to Travel from San Francisco to California
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 108 km)
29 h 42 min
3108 km.
from $170
Other
Train
13 h 1 min
344 km.
from $134.96
Bus, Plane
4 h 6 min
345 km.
from $10.87
Transport providers
Airlines
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$500.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$402.17
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06
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
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96
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 Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$152.17
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78
Maryland Transit
Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Bus from 7TH ST & MARYLAND AVE SW sb to Golden
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from 11TH ST & F ST NW sb to Golden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from 7TH ST & D & E STS SW MID sb to Golden
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.31
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to L'enfant
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.65
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
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 Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$140.33
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$184.78
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70
BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$102.05
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$96.95–$100.78
Hoang Express
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.14
Fresno Area Express
Phone:
621 7433
Website:
fresno.gov/transportation/fax/
Bus from L Shelter to NE
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to California?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to California is to fly and bus which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 10h 32m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to California?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to California is to fly and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .
How far is it from San Francisco to California?
The distance between San Francisco and California is 4045 km. The road distance is 4617.9 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to California without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to California without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 4h and costs $250 - $923.91 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to California?
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from San Francisco to California, including transfers.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and California?
California is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:22 in San Francisco and 12:22 in California.
Can I drive from San Francisco to California?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to California is 4618 km. It takes approximately 45h 11m to drive from San Francisco to California.
Where can I stay near California?
There are 39+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $56.98 per night.
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