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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $382 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $382, while a train costs an average of $812.
Distance: 2565 miles (4129 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$593 Average price | $812 Average price | $382 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 72h 26m Average total duration 71h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 69h 34m Average total duration 69h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
12.4 - 24.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.1 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $211 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $593 (€491).
A bus is $430 (€356) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $812 (€672).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 69h 34m.
Train takes on average 72h 26m.
You'll arrive about 35h 8m sooner (7h 41m by flight vs 42h 49m by car) and save roughly $34 (€28) compared to fuel and tolls ($593 (€491) vs $627 (€519)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
How to get from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
AA2416 · AA31412:20 PM8h44Newark Liberty International Airport8:04 PMSan Francisco International Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
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- AA2416 · AA31412:20 PM8h44Newark Liberty International Airport8:04 PMSan Francisco International Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
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UA12271:20 PM5h59Newark Liberty International Airport4:19 PMSan Francisco International Airport$4631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner3:40 PM79h16Penn Station, New York, NY7:56 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$7681One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 4:30 PM89h40New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY7:10 AMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$4501One-way4 transfers- FlixBus+ · · 4:30 PM91h00New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY8:30 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$4631One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 7:45 PM86h25New York, 28 Allen St., NY7:10 AMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$4751One-way5 transfers
- AA3027 · AA18516:39 AM9h00Newark Liberty International Airport12:39 PMSan Francisco International Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
- AA3185 · AA31155:23 AM9h06Newark Liberty International Airport11:29 AMSan Francisco International Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
- AA1282 · AA31997:20 AM9h35Newark Liberty International Airport1:55 PMSan Francisco International Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $211 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $593 (€491).
A bus is $430 (€356) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $812 (€672).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 69h 34m.
Train takes on average 72h 26m.
- Around 95 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways 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.
- 22 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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