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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Beijing by unknown, ferry, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane SFO - PEK
    17h 37m

  2. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tianjin Binhai, 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 Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane plane SFO - TSN
    4. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain train
    21h 26m

  3. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Beijing Daxing International 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 Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane SFO - PKX
    4. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain train
    19h 51m

  4. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane OAK - PEK
    21h

  5. Travel, ferry, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International 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 train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane SMF - PEK
    23h 12m

  6. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane SJC - PEK
    20h 38m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration16h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,979Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,555.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Beijing, China?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Beijing. 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), walk to Beijing Capital Airport T2, then take the subway to Dongzhimen. Alternatively, 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 Tianjin Binhai (TSN), walk to Tianjin Binhai International Airport, take the line 2 subway to Tianjin station, walk to Tianjin Station, then take the train to Beijing South.

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