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How to Travel from

Baltimore to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$573.24
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$624.19

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$445.85
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$484.07
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$356.68
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$394.90
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$369.42

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$624.19
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$535.02
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$382.16
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$292.99

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$598.71
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$573.24

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$509.54
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$598.71
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$636.93
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$420.37
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$535.02
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
25h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$394.90
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$445.85

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$11.46

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.65–$700.62
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to San Francisco is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $597.83 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to San Francisco is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

Is there a direct flight between Baltimore and San Francisco?

Yes, there are direct flights between Baltimore and San Francisco; these take 5h 45m and cost $76.09 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Baltimore to San Francisco?

The distance between Baltimore and San Francisco is 3983 km. The road distance is 4528.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Baltimore to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Baltimore to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

Baltimore to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Baltimore to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Baltimore to San Francisco is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $250 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Baltimore to San Francisco bus arrive?

Baltimore to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Baltimore and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Baltimore. It is currently 18:24 in Baltimore and 15:24 in San Francisco.

Where does the Baltimore to San Francisco train arrive?

Baltimore to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to San Francisco is 4529 km. It takes approximately 43h 57m to drive from Baltimore to San Francisco.

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

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

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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