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How to get fromCalifornia to Golden Gate Bridgeby plane, tram, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Golden Gate Bridge by plane, tram, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    3h 55m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    9h 15m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    13h 18m

  4. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    5h 17m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    9h 20m

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Golden Gate Bridge. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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 Golden Gate Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Golden Gate Bridge via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 9h 15m.

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