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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bishkekby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Bishkek by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SFO - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    28h 46m
    $618–1,324

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SJC - ALA
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    32h 29m
    $470–1,326

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tashkent International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane SFO - TAS
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    32h 14m
    $743–1,357

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane OAK - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    31h 10m
    $484–1,320

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fergana International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fergana International Airport (FEG)plane plane SFO - FEG
    2. Take the train from Margilon to Andijan 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Andijon Bus station to Osh Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgönbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    38h 45m
    $688–1,945

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Shymkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane SFO - CIT
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train train
    39h 23m

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kashgar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane plane SFO - KHG
    2. Drive from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Bishkekcar car
    39h 24m
    $640–1,832

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration21h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,081 km
  • Duration: 28h 46m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Bishkek. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek.

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