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San Francisco to Manhattan

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$420.98

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
9h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$625.09

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$357.19
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$344.44
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$382.71–$548.54
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$497.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$395.46

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$829.20

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$561.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$510.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
14h 43m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$586.82

Train operators

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 Ny
Ave. Duration:
20h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$331.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.03–$89.30

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.96–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.17–$446.49

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Manhattan is to fly and train which costs $81.52 - $597.83 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Manhattan is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Manhattan?

The distance between San Francisco and Manhattan is 4202 km. The road distance is 4683.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $228.26 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from San Francisco to Manhattan, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Manhattan?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Manhattan is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $260.87 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the San Francisco to Manhattan bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Manhattan?

Manhattan is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 23:50 in San Francisco and 02:50 in Manhattan.

Where does the San Francisco to Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Manhattan is 4684 km. It takes approximately 45h 29m to drive from San Francisco to Manhattan.

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

Book your San Francisco to Manhattan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 2978+ hotels available in Manhattan. Prices start at $70.21 per night.
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