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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 33m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 10h

  3. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati 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 13h

  4. Fly Covington to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CVG - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 44m

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CVG - 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
    11h 8m

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    11h 21m

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CVG - 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
    13h 4m

Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,070.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) 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 Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 10h.

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