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How to get fromSan Francisco to Helperby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SFO - SLC
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 6m
    $167–812

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    22h 27m
    $84–276

  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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Pricebus bus
    22h 29m
    $137–307

  4. Drive 835.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Helpercar car 835.6 mi
    13h 15m
    $153–221

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OAK - SLC
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $182–908

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train

    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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SJC - SLC
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $210–1,065

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SMF - SLC
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 30m
    $219–1,040

San Francisco to Helper by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Helper, UT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Helper Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–270 and the journey takes 20h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Helper via Sparks Transit Center, Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City Airport, UT, and Price in around 22h 29m.

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