How to travel from Miami to San Francisco, United States of America
The distance between Miami and San Francisco is around 2,607 miles (4,195km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Miami to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Francisco → Miami if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time6h 10m
- Typical cost$330
American Airlines
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Indianapolis IN then Los Angeles and then to San Francisco.
- Duration3 days 9h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$430
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lafayette then take the train to Los Angeles then take the bus to San Francisco.
- Duration3 days 4h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost$405
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to San Francisco.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Distance3,111 miles (5,006km)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miami and San Francisco
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miami to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $295 and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.
The distance between Miami and San Francisco is around 2,607 miles (4,195km).
It takes around 7hrs to get from Miami and San Francisco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Miami to San Francisco is to fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx $330.
The cheapest way to travel between Miami and San Francisco, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $295 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miami and San Francisco. We recommend that you fly from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miami and San Francisco. It typically takes around 3 days 9h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Miami to San Francisco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis IN, Indianapolis and Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 9h.
Palmland Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Miami and San Francisco. Buses run twice daily and take around 3 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Miami and San Francisco. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO). The flight takes around 6h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Miami and San Francisco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 6h 10m.
American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and Inc. fly between Miami and San Francisco. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into San Francisco (SFO). These flights usually take around 6h 10m.
The flight from Miami to San Francisco typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into San Francisco (SFO).
The closest major airport to San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from San Francisco. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Miami and San Francisco. The distance is around 3,111 miles (5,006km) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miami to San Francisco is to fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around $330.
Compare travel optionsbetween Miami and San Francisco
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7hrs | $330 | every 20 mins | 4,195km (2,607 miles) |
| Fly to San Francisco (SFO) | 7h 55m | $325 | every 4 hours | 4,227km (2,627 miles) |
| Fly to Oakland (OAK) | 8hrs | $390 | every 20 mins | 4,343km (2,698 miles) |
| Fly to Oakland (OAK) | 8h 20m | $295 | every 4 hours | 4,282km (2,661 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 45m | $435 | every 30 mins | 4,262km (2,648 miles) |
Bus | 3 days 9h | $430 | twice daily | 6,150km (3,821 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 4h | $405 | 6 times a week | 5,272km (3,276 miles) |
| Bus to Chicago IL, Train | 3 days 9h | $355 | once daily | 6,200km (3,852 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 1h | $305 | on demand | 5,006km (3,111 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miami and San Francisco
Airlines
American Airlines
United Airlines
Delta
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Palmland Bus Lines
Train operators
Airports near San Francisco
The following major airports near San Francisco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Distance
- 11 miles (18km) from San Francisco
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
- Distance
- 12 miles (20km) from San Francisco
Buchanan Field (CCR)
- Distance
- 25 miles (40km) from San Francisco