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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dallas to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DAL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 55m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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
    41h 38m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Dallas 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
    2d 5h

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DAL - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 54m

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DFW - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 45m

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DAL - 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 13m

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DFW - 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

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane DFW - 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
    9h 20m

  9. Bus, ferry, travel via West End Station

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    42h 42m

  10. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Dallas 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 8h

Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,503.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Dallas to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the vehicle to Inwood/Love Field Station, walk to Inwood/Love Field Station, take the line 005 bus to Love Field Airport, walk to Dallas (DAL) 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 Southwest Medical District/Parkland to San Francisco Bay Area via Bachman Station, 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 41h 38m.

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