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How to get fromSan Francisco to Badwater Basinby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Badwater Basin by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SFO - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Badwater Basincar car
    5h 32m
    $144–797

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bishop Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SFO - BIH
    2. Drive from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Badwater Basincar car
    6h 38m
    $75–302

  3. Drive 473 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Badwater Basincar car 473 mi
    9h 56m
    $87–125

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane OAK - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Badwater Basincar car
    5h 41m
    $210–533

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, drive

    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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Badwater Basincar car
    6h 40m
    $226–419

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Badwater Basin, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Badwater Basin. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Badwater Basin. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco to Badwater Basin in around 9h 56m.

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