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How to get fromSan Francisco to Arlesby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane SFO - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arlestrain train
    17h 1m
    €262–835

  2. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SFO - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain train
    18h 47m
    €319–936

  3. Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane SFO - MPL
    2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    18h 54m
    €324–790

  4. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane SFO - NCE
    2. Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Arlestrain train
    21h 16m
    €468–873

  5. Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SFO - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    20h 37m
    €404–795

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,657.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Arles. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), walk to Gare Routière Aé, take the line 13 bus to Gare Vamp Quai 2, walk to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P, then take the train to Arles. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, then take the train to Arles.

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