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

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Travel Information from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA

distanceDistance2560 miles (4129 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$89 - $230
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $89 (€80) • 5 h 56 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $89 (€80) • 5 h 56 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 2560 miles (4129 km) by bus, train or flight between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA.

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from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA

How to get from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Alaska AirlinesAS373
09:00AM6h29
Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
12:29PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$5941One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
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10:00PM84h15
New York, NY
07:15AMSan Francisco, CA
$5691One-way
5 transfers
Fastest
American AirlinesAA76
06:00AM6h25
John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
09:25AMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$5881One-way
0 transfers
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Amtrak43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 5 California Zephyr
10:52AM81h05
Penn Station, New York, NY
04:57PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$7981One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited · 5 California Zephyr
03:40PM76h17
Penn Station, New York, NY
04:57PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$8341One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief · 14 Coast Starlight
03:40PM80h57
Penn Station, New York, NY
09:37PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$8241One-way
2 transfers
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08:30AM73h45
New York, NY
07:15AMSan Francisco, CA
$5741One-way
2 transfers
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08:30AM73h10
New York, NY
06:40AMSan Francisco, CA
$5741One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
02:40PM72h45
New York, NY
12:25PMSan Francisco, CA
$6031One-way
4 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS293
03:29PM6h33
Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
07:02PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$5941One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA177
08:30PM6h36
John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
12:06AMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$5881One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS221
07:29PM6h36
Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
11:05PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$5941One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel between New York and San Francisco with Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to San Francisco from New York, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from New York to San Francisco.

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