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How to get fromSan Francisco to Cefalùby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Cefalù by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SFO - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain train
    18h 59m
    €339–933

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane OAK - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain train
    21h 58m
    €365–1,230

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SFO - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Termini Imeresetrain train
    21h 22m
    €430–911

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane SFO - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cefalutrain train
    21h 25m

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane OAK - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Termini Imeresetrain train
    23h 40m
    €366–1,158

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane SFO - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain train
    22h 27m
    €391–1,335

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,558.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Cefalù, Italy?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Cefalù. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Cefalu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Cefalu.

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