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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 bus as it is the most popular option from Loma Linda, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Loma Linda, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Loma Linda, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loma Linda, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Train takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $88 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.45 (€-4.48). The journey takes 10h 43m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Loma Linda, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€77) but you can travel from only $61 (€50) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 11:15. The fastest train covers the 386 miles (622 km) distance in 10h 43m.
Distance 386 miles (622 km) |
Average train duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€77) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 10h 43m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 11:15 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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.
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Huge urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and broad walking and cycling routes across the western city.
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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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Most Loma Linda, CA to San Francisco, CA trains use the San Bernardino Depot to Emeryville Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Loma Linda, CA and San Francisco, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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