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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 10m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    12h 7m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    15h 25m

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 19m

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - 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
    4h 24m

  6. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    12h 22m

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can 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 train from Tustin to San Francisco Bay Area via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 12h 7m.

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