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How to get fromSan Francisco to Arcachonby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Arcachon by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SFO - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    17h 1m
    €459–928

  2. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane SFO - BIQ
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Facture Biganostrain train
    20h 29m
    €640–1,374

  3. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane SFO - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train
    20h 5m
    €471–1,325

  4. Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane SFO - EAS
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train
    21h 19m
    €643–1,385

  5. Fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane plane SFO - PUF
    2. Take the train from Pau to Daxtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dax to Facture Biganostrain train
    20h 31m
    €796–1,387

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,221.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Arcachon, France?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Arcachon. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the line 39 bus to Gare de Pessac Alouette, walk to Pessac Alouette, then take the train to Arcachon. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), walk to Aéroport de Biarritz, take the line 3 bus to Gare de Bayonne Parvis, walk to Bayonne, take the train to Facture Biganos, then take the train to Arcachon.

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