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How to get fromSan Francisco to Colomboby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Colombo by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SFO - CMB
    23h 52m
    Rs 201,797–415,000

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STS - CMB
    28h 53m
    Rs 166,861–441,152

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane OAK - CMB
    27h 6m
    Rs 250,434–663,564

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SJC - CMB
    28h 40m
    Rs 252,480–665,607

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 176,912Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,578.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 52m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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