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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Burning Manby unknown, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Burning Man by unknown, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry, Burner Express Bus

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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. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    13h 23m

  2. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly, Burner Express 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    12h 30m

  3. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly, Burner Express 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    15h 3m

  4. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus

    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    13h 39m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Burning Man, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Burning Man. 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 & Hyde St, walk to San Francisco, take the bus to Black Rock City, then walk to Burning Man. 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then walk to Burning Man.

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