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How to get fromKansas City to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 32m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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
    41h 38m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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
    46h 7m

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MCI - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 46m

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - 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 10m

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane MCI - 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
    10h 23m

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - 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. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Roseville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop 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
    2d 1h

Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,542.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) 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 a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 41h 38m.

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