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

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There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 54m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 11h

  3. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 23h

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ATL - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 40m

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATL - 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
    9h 11m

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane ATL - 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
    11h 7m

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATL - 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
    11h

  8. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    4. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 1h

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,166.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 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 a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 11h.

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