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San Francisco to Raleigh

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$1,658.39
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.73–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$395.46–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$523.03
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$433.73

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,275.69

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06

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:
$10.84–$14.03

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 Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
23h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$369.95
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.24–$114.81

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$637.84
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.62–$216.87

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 Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$45.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Raleigh is to fly which costs $108.70 - $760.87 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Raleigh is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Raleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Durham Station Gate I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Raleigh?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Raleigh?

The distance between San Francisco and Raleigh is 3898 km. The road distance is 4625.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $206.52 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from San Francisco to Raleigh, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Raleigh is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 6h.

Where does the San Francisco to Raleigh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Raleigh?

Raleigh is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 15:48 in San Francisco and 18:48 in Raleigh.

Where does the San Francisco to Raleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Raleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Raleigh is 4625 km. It takes approximately 45h 17m to drive from San Francisco to Raleigh.

Where can I stay near Raleigh?

There are 352+ hotels available in Raleigh. Prices start at $44.91 per night.
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