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

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SFO - MAA
    24h 1m
    ₹51,053–92,044

  2. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SMF - MAA
    29h 53m
    ₹63,082–166,725

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane SFO - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    31h 15m
    ₹71,248–103,254

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹35,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,956.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 1m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Chennai, India?

Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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