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How to get fromAthens to San Franciscoby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to San Francisco by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATH - SFO
    19h 34m
    $569–1,222

  2. Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SKG - SFO
    36h 12m
    $279–717

  3. Fly Athens International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ATH - OAK
    19h 43m
    $345–1,218

  4. Fly Athens International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATH - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    22h 45m
    $412–1,425

  5. Fly Athens International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane ATH - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    21h 43m
    $305–1,070

  6. Fly Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    22h 20m
    $456–1,486

Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration18h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,827.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 34m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours.

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