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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay by plane, unknown, subway, ferry, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MEL - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    16h 55m

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MEL - 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 33m

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane MEL - 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
    24h 5m

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MEL - 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
    25h 24m

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MEL - 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 39m

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MEL - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    19h 16m

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MEL - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 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 48m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,882.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Milpitas BART, walk to Milpitas, 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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