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How to get fromEdinburgh to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, subway, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EDI - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    17h 9m

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane EDI - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    19h 35m

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EDI - 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
    21h 53m

  4. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane EDI - 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
    22h 38m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,082.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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.

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