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How to get fromIstanbul to San Francisco Bayby plane, unknown, train, ferry, shuttle, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to San Francisco Bay by plane, unknown, train, ferry, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IST - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    16h 38m

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IST - 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 Bayunknown unknown
    23h 21m

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane IST - 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 Bayunknown unknown
    23h 8m

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IST - 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 Bayunknown unknown
    22h 10m

  5. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IST - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    25h 33m

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IST - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    18h 39m

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane IST - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Tracy Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Station to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    28h 2m

  8. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane IST - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    27h 59m

Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,725.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 38m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, 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.

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