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How to get fromPalo Alto to Barcelonaby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Barcelona by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SFO - BCN
    14h 49m
    €324–871

  2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SJC - BCN
    17h 34m
    €299–1,014

  3. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane OAK - BCN
    21h 53m
    €327–1,135

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,634 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Barcelona, Spain?

United Airlines, KLM, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours.

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