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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Niagara Falls by unknown, ferry, plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 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. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SFO - BUF
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    10h 49m

  2. 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 to Clevelandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 19h

  3. Travel, car ferry, drive

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

  4. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane OAK - BUF
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    10h 39m

  5. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International 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. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SJC - BUF
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    12h 1m

  6. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SFO - YYZ
    4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    11h 33m

  7. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane OAK - YYZ
    4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    13h 19m

  8. Travel, ferry, train

    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 Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Canadian Bordertrain train
    2d 20h

  9. Travel, train, bus via Detroit

    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 Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara Falls Canadabus bus
    2d 23h

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,359.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Niagara Falls. 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, then take the bus to Niagara Falls USA. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Oakland, Davis, Chicago Union Station, Chicago, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 2d 19h.

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