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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to California by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ITM - SFO
    15h 23m
    $519–974

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ITM - LAX
    15h 53m
    $265–923

  3. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ITM - SAN
    15h 42m
    $350–1,315

  4. Train to Kobe, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane UKB - SFO
    16h 34m

  5. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NGO - SFO
    16h 9m

  6. Train to Kobe, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane UKB - LAX
    15h 54m

  7. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane HND - SFO
    15h 29m

  8. Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NRT - SFO
    15h 40m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,426.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 23m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to California. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station.

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