How to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA

There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is a flight with an average price of €271.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA:

A flight is €146 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average €417.

A flight is €956 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average €1227.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 51m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 71h 44m.

Train takes on average 74h 47m.

The distance from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is approximately 2565 miles (4129 km).

The average frequency per day from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is:

• Around 75 flights per day.
• Around 26 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA:

• Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
• Travel with Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA:

• 18 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.

Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Francisco, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in San Francisco, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.

Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.