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How to get fromIstanbul to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, train, or shuttle

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

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

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IST - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    18h 9m

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IST - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    20h 22m

  3. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    23h 8m

  4. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    22h 55m

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,740.7 mi
  • Duration: 18h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to San Francisco Bay Area. 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), 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 train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) 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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