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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Bostonby unknown, ferry, plane, train, car ferry, car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Boston by unknown, ferry, plane, train, car ferry, car, subway, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Boston Logan 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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    8h 6m

  2. Travel, train (Amtrak)

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Oaklandunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3d 4h

  3. Travel, car ferry, drive

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Sugar Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the car ferry from Sugar Island to Sault Sainte Mariecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Sault Sainte Marie to Bostoncar car
    3d 11h

  4. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Boston Logan 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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane OAK - BOS
    9h 47m

  5. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Boston Logan 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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SJC - BOS
    11h 1m

  6. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    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 Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane OAK - MHT
    4. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    12h 35m

  7. Travel, train, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Oaklandunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Davistrain train
    3. Take the train from Davis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    5. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d 5h

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,721.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Boston. 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, then fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Boston via Oakland, Martinez, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 4h.

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