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

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

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose 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
    6h 1m

  2. Bus, Caltrain, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 14m

  3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 36m

  4. Bus, BART, ferry, travel via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 20m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus 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
    8h 38m

  6. Bus, line 22 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the bus from King & Virginia to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 27m

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 10m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Fresno to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 77 bus to Berryessa BART, walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, 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 Fresno, CA to San Francisco Bay Area via Gilroy, Gilroy Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 14m.

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