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

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, train, car, car ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YUL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 24m

  2. Train, travel via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    5. Take the train from Martinez to Oaklandtrain train
    6. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d

  3. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Montreal to Sault Sainte Mariecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sault Sainte Marie to Sugar Islandcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Sugar Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 5h

  4. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YUL - 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
    13h 28m

  5. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BTV - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    14h 25m

  6. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BTV - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    14h 43m

  7. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YUL - 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
    15h 29m

  8. Bus, train, travel via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Sarniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th Stbus bus
    6. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    7. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 3h

  9. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davistrain train
    5. Take the train from Davis to Oaklandtrain train
    6. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 7h

  10. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davistrain train
    4. Take the train from Davis to Oaklandtrain train
    5. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 7h

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,567.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 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 train from Montréal to San Francisco Bay Area via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Martinez, and Oakland in around 3d.

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