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How to get fromSan Francisco to Appletonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SFO - ATW
    7h 34m
    $138–534

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 7h
    $391–738

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 11h
    $527–1,346

  4. Drive 2,175 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Appletoncar car 2,175 mi
    34h 25m
    $397–574

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SJC - ATW
    9h 20m
    $181–737

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Green Bay

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane SFO - GRB
    9h 24m
    $154–554

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane SFO - CWA
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Lamers to Appletonbus bus
    11h 8m
    $156–544

San Francisco to Appleton by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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