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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manhattan to San Francisco

Composite routes from Manhattan to San Francisco

Cheapest
45 h 27 min
Car
4680 km.
from $257
Other
3 d 30 min
4128 km.
from $835.27
3 d 2 h 17 min
4130 km.
from $742.33
10 h 10 min
Train, Plane
4130 km.
from $215.71
11 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
4130 km.
from $180.41
3 d 3 h 20 min
Bus, Train
4130 km.
from $483.88

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$613.09
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$536.45

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$421.50

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$625.86
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$625.86

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$332.09
Plane from Laguardia Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$383.18
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$319.32–$485.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$434.27
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$370.41
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.72–$613.09

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from Laguardia Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$830.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Laguardia Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$332.09
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$562.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Laguardia Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$510.91
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.68–$638.63
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$485.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.79–$332.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.77–$83.02

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.99–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.21–$447.04

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
22h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$830.22

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:
$38.32–$127.73
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$255.45

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to San Francisco is to fly and train which costs $141.30 - $358.70 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at San Francisco via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

Is there a direct flight between Manhattan and San Francisco?

Yes, there are direct flights between Manhattan and San Francisco; these take 6h 20m and cost $97.83 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Manhattan to San Francisco?

The distance between Manhattan and San Francisco is 4168 km. The road distance is 4680.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $228.26 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Manhattan to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

Manhattan to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

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

Manhattan to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Manhattan to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Manhattan to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Manhattan to San Francisco bus arrive?

Manhattan to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Manhattan. It is currently 00:44 in Manhattan and 21:44 in San Francisco.

Where does the Manhattan to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to San Francisco is 4681 km. It takes approximately 45h 27m to drive from Manhattan to San Francisco.

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

Book your Manhattan 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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