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

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 11m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    39h 17m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Houston 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
    47h 7m

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - 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

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

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - 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 25m

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - 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
    10h 36m

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - 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
    10h 22m

  8. Train, bus, ferry, travel via San Francisco

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    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
    2d

  9. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 3h

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,672 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to San Francisco Bay Area via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso 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 39h 17m.

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