Mount Rainier to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.1 miles 1010.8 km · straight line
789.4 miles actual route 1270.4 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from San Francisco?

The distance from Mount Rainier to San Francisco is 628.1 miles (1010.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 789.4 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and San Francisco in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Rainier and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mount Rainier to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM