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How to get fromAmsterdam to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, shuttle, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, shuttle, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AMS - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    14h 58m

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AMS - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    17h 26m

  3. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane AMS - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    19h 49m

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AMS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    18h 25m

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AMS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    20h 7m

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,493.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area.

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