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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Baltimore

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$599.57
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$892.98

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$344.44
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:
$318.92–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$357.19
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$510.27

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$599.57
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$548.54
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$892.98

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$535.79
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 Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$395.46
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$523.03
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$446.49
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$637.84

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:
$10.21–$12.76

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–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$267.89
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.03–$89.30
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.12–$82.92
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
24h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$229.62
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.69–$229.62

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.96–$382.71
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.17–$433.73

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$11.48

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 Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.34–$7.02

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–$140.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$472.00
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$637.84
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$165.84
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.00–$82.92

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Baltimore is to fly and train which costs $76.09 - $543.48 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Baltimore is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Baltimore?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Baltimore?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and Baltimore?

Yes, there are direct flights between San Francisco and Baltimore; these take 5h 5m and cost $76.09 - $282.61 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Baltimore?

The distance between San Francisco and Baltimore is 3983 km. The road distance is 4531.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Baltimore without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from San Francisco to Baltimore, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Baltimore?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Baltimore is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $250 - $1195.65 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the San Francisco to Baltimore bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Baltimore?

Baltimore is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:08 in San Francisco and 03:08 in Baltimore.

Where does the San Francisco to Baltimore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Baltimore?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Baltimore is 4532 km. It takes approximately 44h to drive from San Francisco to Baltimore.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Baltimore?

Book your San Francisco to Baltimore bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Baltimore?

There are 386+ hotels available in Baltimore. Prices start at $48.15 per night.
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