There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Coalinga by bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Avenal (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco to Avenalbus FlixBus N2003
3h 39m$84–114Drive 193.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Coalingacar 193.1 mi
3h 17m$36–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 37m$72–99Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 49m$73–102
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Coalinga is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Coalinga is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Coalinga. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Avenal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between San Francisco and Coalinga is 215 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Coalinga without a car is to bus via Avenal which takes 3h 39m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from San Francisco to Coalinga, including transfers.
San Francisco to Coalinga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Coalinga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Coalinga station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Coalinga is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from San Francisco to Coalinga.
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What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Coalinga, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Avenal once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Avenal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Coalinga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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