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San Francisco to Salem

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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:
$184.78–$423.91
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$326.09
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$456.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$402.17
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$315.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$489.13

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$391.30
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$760.87
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$869.57

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

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:
$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:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
21h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$14.13

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:
$15.22–$206.52

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:
$19.57–$336.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Salem is to Caltrain and fly which costs $152.17 - $336.96 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Salem is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Salem. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Salem via Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Salem?

The distance between San Francisco and Salem is 4392 km. The road distance is 5024.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $271.74 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from San Francisco to Salem, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from San Francisco to Salem?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Salem is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Salem?

Salem is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:47 in San Francisco and 04:47 in Salem.

Where does the San Francisco to Salem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Salem is 5024 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from San Francisco to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 735+ hotels available in Salem. Prices start at $82.53 per night.
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