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How to get fromKyoto to Californiaby bus, plane, or train

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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 38m
    $519–1,224

  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
    16h 13m
    $325–1,123

  3. 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 24m

  4. 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
    16h 39m

  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
    15h 49m

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ITM - SJC
    18h 30m
    $434–1,516

  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 34m

  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
    16h

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,426.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 38m

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 train to Shin Kobe, walk to Shin-Kobe Station, take the subway to Sannomiya(Subway), walk to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Kobe Airport, walk to Kobe (UKB) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center.

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