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How to get fromPalo Alto to Chennaiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SFO - MAA
    24h 17m
    ₹51,454–92,553

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SJC - MAA
    27h 3m
    ₹55,820–151,704

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SMF - MAA
    31h 12m
    ₹64,891–170,285

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane SFO - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    31h 31m
    ₹71,649–103,763

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹35,180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,966.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 17m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Chennai, India?

Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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