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

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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

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

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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
    29h 13m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    35h 5m

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

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

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - 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
    7h 20m

Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) 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 Denver Union Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 29h 13m.

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