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How to Travel from

San Francisco to National City

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
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 San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05

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:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Train from America Plaza Station to 8th
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$267.89

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to National City?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to National City is to night bus which costs $41.30 - $130.43 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to National City?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to National City is to Caltrain and fly which takes 5h and costs $51.09 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and National City?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to National City station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at 8th Street Station via San Jose, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from San Francisco to National City?

The distance between San Francisco and National City is 755 km. The road distance is 812.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to National City without a car is to BART and bus which takes 13h 3m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to National City?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from San Francisco to National City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to National City train from?

San Francisco to National City train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to National City?

The best way to get from San Francisco to National City is to Caltrain and train which takes 17h 23m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $239.13 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the San Francisco to National City train arrive?

San Francisco to National City train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to National City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to National City is 812 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from San Francisco to National City.

Where can I stay near National City?

There are 2022+ hotels available in National City. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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