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What is the best way to travel from New York to San Francisco?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
71h 55m
£148
£182
28
Flight
6h 23m
£89
£150
48

What is the cheapest way to reach San Francisco from New York?

You can reach San Francisco with just £89 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £166
Friday
Saturday
from £136
Sunday
from £136
Monday
Tuesday
from £89
Wednesday
from £89

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Alaska Airlines
    11h 50m
    0
    09:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    18:20
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £166
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    11h 50m
    0
    09:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    18:20
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £169
  • United Airlines
    11h 41m
    0
    06:15
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    14:56
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £170
  • United Airlines
    10h 11m
    0
    07:45
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    14:56
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £170
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    15:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £212

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £136
  • United Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    06:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    09:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £137
  • United Airlines
    6h 23m
    0
    07:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £137
  • Alaska Airlines
    14h 32m
    0
    09:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    21:02
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £146
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £163

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    15:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £136
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £136
  • United Airlines
    6h 23m
    0
    07:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £138
  • United Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    08:50
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    12:15
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £138
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    15:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £139
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    71h 55m
    0
    15:30
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £148
  • Greyhound US
    73h 50m
    0
    13:35
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £150
  • FlixBus
    76h 25m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151
  • FlixBus
    73h 25m
    0
    14:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151
  • FlixBus
    80h 35m
    0
    12:30
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    18:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £152

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 39m
    0
    13:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £89
  • Spirit Airlines
    30h 59m
    0
    17:40
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £107
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £159
  • United Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    06:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    09:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £163

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 39m
    0
    13:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £89
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    17:30
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:08
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    17:30
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:08
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £167
  • United Airlines
    8h 23m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £178
  • Spirit Airlines
    30h 59m
    0
    17:40
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    82h 30m
    0
    23:45
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £205
  • FlixBus
    98h 15m
    0
    08:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £212
  • FlixBus
    85h 0m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £213
  • Greyhound US
    86h 15m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £216
  • Greyhound US
    71h 55m
    0
    15:30
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £218

What are the fastest trips from New York to San Francisco?

You can get to San Francisco from New York in just 6h 23m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 6h 39m
Friday
Saturday
from 6h 23m
Sunday
from 6h 23m
Monday
Tuesday
from 6h 39m
Wednesday
from 6h 38m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    15:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £212
  • United Airlines
    10h 11m
    0
    07:45
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    14:56
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £170
  • United Airlines
    11h 41m
    0
    06:15
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    14:56
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £170
  • Alaska Airlines
    11h 50m
    0
    09:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    18:20
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £166
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    11h 50m
    0
    09:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    18:20
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £169

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    6h 23m
    0
    07:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £137
  • United Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    06:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    09:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £137
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £136
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £163
  • Alaska Airlines
    14h 32m
    0
    09:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    21:02
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £146

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    6h 23m
    0
    07:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £138
  • United Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    08:50
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    12:15
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £138
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    15:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £136
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:30
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    15:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £139
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £136
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    71h 55m
    0
    15:30
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £148
  • FlixBus
    73h 25m
    0
    14:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound US
    73h 50m
    0
    13:35
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £150
  • FlixBus
    76h 25m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151
  • FlixBus
    80h 35m
    0
    12:30
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    18:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £152

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    06:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    09:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £159
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 43m
    0
    18:57
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    22:40
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £163
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 39m
    0
    13:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £89
  • Spirit Airlines
    30h 59m
    0
    17:40
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £107

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    17:30
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:08
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    17:30
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:08
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £167
  • United Airlines
    8h 23m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £178
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 39m
    0
    13:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £89
  • Spirit Airlines
    30h 59m
    0
    17:40
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    71h 55m
    0
    15:30
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:25
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £218
  • FlixBus
    82h 30m
    0
    23:45
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £205
  • FlixBus
    85h 0m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £213
  • Greyhound US
    86h 15m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £216
  • FlixBus
    98h 15m
    0
    08:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    07:15
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £212
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from New York to San Francisco

What are the most popular stations in New York and San Francisco?

In New York, you will usually depart from 31st & 8th Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal or East Broadway, while in San Francisco you will be arriving at One Ferry Building, Beach St & Hyde St or SoMa, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Francisco from New York? With 7 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New York and San Francisco, you can pay as low as £89 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to San Francisco in just 6h 23m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New York and San Francisco are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in New York and San Francisco is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jersey City or to Daly City, CA, and look at flights from John F. Kennedy Airport, and landing at San Francisco, CA - Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from New York to San Francisco?

The most popular companies between New York and San Francisco, are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from New York to San Francisco

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New York to San Francisco. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from New York to San Francisco

How can I reach San Francisco from New York?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Francisco from New York.

How far is San Francisco from New York?

The distance between New York and San Francisco is 4,126.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New York and San Francisco?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 111 kgs of CO2, a train 144 kgs, a car 702 kgs, and a flight 1,015 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from New York to San Francisco?

You can get to San Francisco with just £89 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to San Francisco?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Francisco in just 6h 23m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to New York and to San Francisco

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New York and to San Francisco. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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