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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Barcelonaby unknown, ferry, plane, subway, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Barcelona by unknown, ferry, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SFO - BCN
    15h 33m

  2. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane OAK - BCN
    21h 1m

  3. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SJC - BCN
    19h 38m

  4. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reus Airport, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reus Airport (REU)plane plane SFO - REU
    4. Take the train from Reus to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain train
    23h 4m

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,640.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 33m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Barcelona, Spain?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Barcelona. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), walk to Aeroport T2, then take the train to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia. Alternatively, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), walk to Aeroport T2, then take the train to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia.

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