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

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

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is a coach with an average price of £280.

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

A coach is £155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average £435.

A coach is £316 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA costing on average £596.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 9h 41m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 69h 34m.

Train takes on average 72h 26m.

The New York, NY to San Francisco, CA distance is approximately 4129 km.

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

• Around 95 flights per day.
• Around 16 coaches 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 coach, 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.
• Coaches 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 Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by coach.
• Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.

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

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

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

To get from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through the city's steep streets for a classic experience. Explore vibrant murals and street art 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. Must-see sights include the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island with its historic former prison, bustling Fisherman's Wharf, expansive Golden Gate Park, and the vibrant culture and cuisine of Chinatown.

For a well-rounded experience in San Francisco, spending 3 to 4 days allows you to explore key attractions such as Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, and the diverse neighbourhoods like Chinatown and Mission District.