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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Cambridge

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$497.52
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$892.98
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$574.06

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$459.25
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$408.22–$892.98
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,020.55

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$523.03
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Thursday
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 Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
21h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.12–$16.58

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.96–$395.46

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

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 Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$267.89
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.69–$82.92

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.65–$63.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cambridge is to Caltrain and fly which costs $152.17 - $326.09 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cambridge is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Boston, MA via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Boston via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Cambridge?

The distance between San Francisco and Cambridge is 4373 km. The road distance is 4998 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 3 days 4h and costs $271.74 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from San Francisco to Cambridge, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Cambridge?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Cambridge is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $228.26 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 8h.

Where does the San Francisco to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 15:45 in San Francisco and 18:45 in Cambridge.

Where does the San Francisco to Cambridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Cambridge is 4998 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from San Francisco to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1106+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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