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How to get fromSan Francisco to Chamonixby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SFO - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus bus
    17h 32m
    €389–1,005

  2. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SFO - TRN
    2. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonixbus bus
    21h 1m
    €313–1,135

  3. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SFO - LYS
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus
    19h 12m
    €395–1,245

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SFO - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus
    20h 22m
    €324–495

  5. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SFO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain train
    19h 34m
    €427–902

  6. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Basel (BSL)plane plane SFO - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train
    3. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain train
    21h 44m
    €522–1,418

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,478.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Chamonix. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Geneva Airport, then take the bus to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur. 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 - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).

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