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How to get fromSan Diego to Farallon Islandsby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Farallon Islands by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    4h 15m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    14h 49m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    18h 14m

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    4h 18m

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - 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 Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    5h 27m

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - 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 Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    5h 44m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus 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 Farallon Islandsunknown unknown
    16h 54m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar172Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Farallon Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Farallon Islands, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Farallon Islands. However, you can 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 Farallon Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Farallon Islands via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 14h 49m.

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