Pullman to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

673.9 miles 1084.6 km · straight line
911.4 miles actual route 1466.7 km · driving distance
17h 21min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Pullman from San Francisco?

The distance from Pullman to San Francisco is 673.9 miles (1084.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located SSW of Pullman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 911.4 miles, taking about 17h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Pullman 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pullman 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 Pullman to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 21min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 49min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~22h 33min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pullman & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM