You may already know this, but I'm a big fan of AMTRAK. http://amtrak.com/savings/spring.html. They have some great summer fares right now. (Plus Kids always ride half price!) Here are just a few.

Roundtrip to San Francisco

Los Angeles $31.20
Bakersfield $23.10
Chicago $117.20


Even though we're knee deep in the summer travel season, rates are still very affordable. A quick scan of http://www.smarterliving.com and I found these August Rates:

Roundtrip to SFO

Los Angeles $96 Alaska
Portland $138 United
Seattle $158 United
Phoenix $198 United
Chicago $196.50 America Trans Air
Washington D.C. $264 Delta
Dallas/Ft. Worth $285 America West
New York City $288 America West
Atlanta $296 Vanguard Air
     

Once you're here, you'll need a place to stay. I bet you've never thought of finding a hotel on EBay, have you? They have some cool packages. Check 'em out!

And finally, for the best deals around on San Francisco hotels just click here.

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