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Charlotte to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
14h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$420.37

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$764.32
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.07–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$484.07
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$445.85
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$458.59–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$585.98
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$1,273.86

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$292.99

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$509.54
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$700.62
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$598.71
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.68–$955.39

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 Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Train from Cary to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
25h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.16
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$636.93

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$127.39

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.54

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Chillicothe
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$108.28
Bus from Chillicothe to N
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.48–$42.04
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to San Francisco is to fly which costs $86.96 - $326.09 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to San Francisco is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Cary, Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Charlotte to San Francisco?

The distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is 3723 km. The road distance is 4355.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Charlotte to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $195.65 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Charlotte to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

Charlotte to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Charlotte to San Francisco is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also train, which costs $293.48 - $1086.96 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the Charlotte to San Francisco bus arrive?

Charlotte to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charlotte and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Charlotte. It is currently 08:02 in Charlotte and 05:02 in San Francisco.

Where does the Charlotte to San Francisco train arrive?

Charlotte to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to San Francisco is 4356 km. It takes approximately 43h 18m to drive from Charlotte to San Francisco.

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

Book your Charlotte to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and 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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