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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 flight with prices starting from $121. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $121, and a train costs an average of $225.
Distance: 2565 miles (4129 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$1520 Average price | $335 Average price Cheapest | $516 Average price | $637 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
75h 17m Average total duration 74h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 72h 14m Average total duration 71h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 12.4 - 24.8kg CO2 emissions | 4.1 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  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 flight is $181 (€146) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $516 (€417).
A flight is $1184 (€956) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $1520 (€1227).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 71h 44m.
Train takes on average 74h 47m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+ · · 10:15 AM77h10New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$2761One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 10:15 AM77h10New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$2761One-way4 transfers
Fastest
UA12271:30 PM6h11Newark Liberty International Airport4:41 PMSan Francisco International Airport$8351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 49 Lake Shore Limited · 5 California Zephyr · 5005 AMTRAK3:40 PM77h05Penn Station, New York, NY5:45 PMSan Francisco, CA$8701One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 3:10 PM72h15New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$3321One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 2:15 PM73h10New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$3321One-way4 transfers
- · · · 1:35 PM73h50New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$3321One-way4 transfers
- AA3234 · AA29075:58 PM8h56LaGuardia Airport11:54 PMSan Francisco International Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
- AA1375 · AA29075:06 PM9h48LaGuardia Airport11:54 PMSan Francisco International Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
- AA1487 · AA28138:29 AM9h56John F. Kennedy International Airport3:25 PMSan Francisco International Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA:
A flight is $181 (€146) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $516 (€417).
A flight is $1184 (€956) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average $1520 (€1227).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 71h 44m.
Train takes on average 74h 47m.
- 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.
- 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 Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
- 18 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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