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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 9 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 59m
    $288–1,134

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Green Bay

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane SFO - GRB
    9h 24m
    $174–604

  3. 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
    $359–698

  4. 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
    $729–1,551

  5. Drive 2,175.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Appletoncar car 2,175.2 mi
    34h 26m
    $397–574

  6. 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
    8h 40m
    $461–1,837

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Appleton International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane OAK - ATW
    7h 46m
    $363–1,430

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Green Bay

    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 Green Bay (GRB)plane plane SJC - GRB
    10h 13m
    $257–907

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SMF - ATW
    10h 50m
    $438–1,683

San Francisco to Appleton by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,831.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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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