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How to get fromSan Francisco to Anchorageby plane, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Anchorage by plane, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SFO - ANC
    7h
    $142–614

  2. Drive  3,061.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Anchoragecar car 3,061.9 mi
    2d 11h
    $559–808

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane OAK - ANC
    8h 59m
    $218–860

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SJC - ANC
    9h 51m
    $184–766

  5. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane STS - ANC
    10h 4m
    $197–812

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SMF - ANC
    10h 22m
    $190–767

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,034.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) hourly.

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