How to travel from San Francisco to New York
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How to get from San Francisco to New York by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Francisco to New York is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to New York City from San Francisco, CA
 Distance | 2560 miles (4129 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $343 - $408 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $343 (€293) • 77 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $408 (€349) • 6 h 9 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound or United |
Take a bus or flight to travel 2560 miles (4129 km) to New York City from San Francisco, CA. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 9 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $343 (€293). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or United among others. Travelers can even take a direct from San Francisco, CA to New York City.
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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $115 (€100). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between San Francisco, CA and New York City, 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.
- Cheapest Price: $358
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 to New York City from San Francisco, CA.
- Cheapest Price: $159
FAQs: Travel from San Francisco to New York
There are 2 travel options to New York City from San Francisco, CA. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to New York City is a bus with an average price of $343 (€293).
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to New York City:
A bus is $65 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to New York City costing on average $408 (€349).
The quickest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to New York City is by flight, which takes on average 6 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 77 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance from San Francisco, CA to New York City is approximately 2560 miles (4129 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from San Francisco, CA to New York City:
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- You can travel by bus from San Francisco, CA to New York City with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound San Francisco, CA to New York City tickets for $343 (€293) on Omio.
- You can go to New York City from San Francisco, CA by plane with United. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $408 (€349) with United from San Francisco, CA to New York City on Omio.
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