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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 14m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 8h

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RDU - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 42m

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RDU - 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
    12h 13m

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

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAY - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    12h 36m

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    12h 31m

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RDU - 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
    13h 47m

  8. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th Stbus bus
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    6. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 9h

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,432.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 Raleigh Union Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Shellmound @ Public Market NB, Powell @ Police/Fire Station EB, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3d 8h.

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