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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Garden Grove, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $75 Average price |
12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Garden Grove, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $1 (€0.90) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Garden Grove, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $75 (€61).
A train is $84 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garden Grove, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 46m.
Train takes on average 12h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Garden Grove, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:04 PM Garden Grove, CA | 12h21 | 4:25 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Garden Grove, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 38 times per day, taking around 12h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $73 (€60) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 373 miles (601 km) distance in 12h 21m.
Distance 373 miles (601 km) |
Average train duration 12h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 12h 21m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
Hands-on science and art museum on the Embarcadero, especially popular for interactive exhibits and bay views.
Leading fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park, known for American art, textiles, and its observation tower.
Busy waterfront district known for classic San Francisco atmosphere, bay views, piers, and easy access to major sights.
Famous crooked block with steep curves, manicured gardens, and one of the city's most photographed street scenes.
Huge urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and broad walking and cycling routes across the western city.
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San Francisco’s famous tangy sourdough loaf, shaped by the city’s historic wild yeast culture and long baking tradition.
A large foil-wrapped burrito associated with the Mission District, usually packed with rice, beans, meat, salsa, and extras.
Classic San Francisco institution serving carved prime rib with old-fashioned hospitality and a lively, upscale supper-club feel.
Iconic Mission District taqueria celebrated for Mission-style burritos and tacos with a simple, always-busy casual atmosphere.
Historic seafood counter famous for ultra-fresh oysters, crab, and cioppino ingredients in a classic old-school San Francisco setting.
Prices are high for hotels, dining, parking, and taxes. Budget options exist, but overall costs rank among the highest in the US.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotels: USD 2-5 for porters, USD 3-5 daily for housekeeping.
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