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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney by unknown, ferry, plane, subway, shuttle, or train

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  1. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SFO - SYD
    18h 37m

  2. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SJC - SYD
    22h 27m

  3. Travel, ferry, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Sydney 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 a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane STS - SYD
    25h 34m

  4. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Newcastle 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 Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane SFO - NTL
    4. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    25h 38m

  5. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OAK - SYD
    21h 40m

  6. Travel, ferry, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SMF - SYD
    24h 48m

  7. Travel, ferry, shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Sydney 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 a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MRY - SYD
    27h 5m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,995.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney. 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. 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 Milpitas, walk to Milpitas BART, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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