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How to get fromMiami to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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

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

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 54m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 1h

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4d 6h

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 23m

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MIA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 18m

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FLL - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 59m

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

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MIA - 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
    11h 32m

Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,607.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Miami to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 Miami Airport Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3d 1h.

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