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How to get fromNew York to San Francisco Bayby plane, unknown, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to San Francisco Bay by plane, unknown, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    7h 47m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davistrain train
    3. Take the train from Davis to Oaklandtrain train
    4. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3d 2h

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    6. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3d 7h

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from New York 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 Bayunknown unknown
    3d 10h

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    8h

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGA - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 32m

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane EWR - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 18m

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - 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
    12h 51m

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    3. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 20m

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    13h 13m

  11. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davistrain train
    3. Take the train from Davis to Oaklandtrain train
    4. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3d 4h

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,582.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to San Francisco Bay via Chicago Union Station, Davis, and Oakland in around 3d 2h.

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