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

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 49m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth 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
    43h 33m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    46h 40m

  4. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 55m

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - 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
    8h 9m

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 55m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    44h 32m

  8. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 2h

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,533.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 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 Austin Doubletree University Area to San Francisco Bay Area via Fort Worth, Ft Worth 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 43h 33m.

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