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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Orange County

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

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 Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$140.33

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to 17Th-Flower
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.05

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood SE to Beach
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.34–$1.47

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Orange County?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Orange County is to night bus which costs $35.87 - $119.57 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Orange County?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Orange County is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Orange County?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Orange County?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Orange County. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Ana via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Orange County?

The distance between San Francisco and Orange County is 640 km. The road distance is 664.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Orange County without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 9h 57m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Orange County?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from San Francisco to Orange County, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Orange County bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Orange County train from?

San Francisco to Orange County train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Orange County?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Orange County is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 14h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $28.26 - $195.65 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the San Francisco to Orange County bus arrive?

San Francisco to Orange County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Francisco to Orange County train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Orange County?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Orange County is 664 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from San Francisco to Orange County.

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

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

Where can I stay near Orange County?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Orange County. Prices start at $57.07 per night.
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