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How to get fromCalifornia to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, plane, tram, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from California to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, plane, tram, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Line 34 bus, fly, tram, ferry, travel

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    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 San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 19m

  2. 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 San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 23m

  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 San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    13h 21m

  4. 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 San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 22m

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from California to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 34 bus to B Shelter, walk to L Shelter, take the line 26 bus to SE PEACH - McKINLEY, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 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 Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bay Area via San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 9h 23m.

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