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How to get fromPhoenix to San Francisco Bayby plane, subway, ferry, unknown, bus, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay by plane, subway, ferry, unknown, bus, train, taxi, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - 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 Bayunknown unknown
    6h 18m

  2. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    17h 58m

  3. Taxi, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    25h 6m

  4. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PHX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 32m

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 2m

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 16m

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - 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
    8h 14m

  8. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 38m

  9. Bus, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    19h 20m

  10. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    21h 10m

Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 687.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Milpitas BART, walk to Milpitas, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to San Francisco Bay via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 17h 58m.

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