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Raleigh to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$1,658.39
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$765.41
Plane from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$446.49
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$420.98
Plane from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$472.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,275.69
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$574.06

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$1,403.25
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
12h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$369.95
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$293.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$446.49
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$561.30
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$523.03
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$446.49

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:
$10.21–$12.76

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
24h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$357.19
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.96–$108.43

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Durham to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.33–$829.20

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$121.19
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$165.84
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19
Bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$44.65

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$108.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to San Francisco is to fly which costs $103.26 - $706.52 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $103.26 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at San Francisco via Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

Is there a direct train between Raleigh and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Raleigh to San Francisco?

The distance between Raleigh and San Francisco is 3901 km. The road distance is 4631.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Raleigh to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $217.39 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Raleigh to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Raleigh to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Raleigh to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $103.26 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also train, which costs $271.74 - $923.91 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the Raleigh to San Francisco bus arrive?

Raleigh to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Raleigh. It is currently 03:45 in Raleigh and 00:45 in San Francisco.

Where does the Raleigh to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Raleigh to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to San Francisco is 4631 km. It takes approximately 45h 18m to drive from Raleigh to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 831+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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