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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Darwin by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SFO - DRW
    22h 3m
    $649–2,062

  2. 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SJC - DRW
    27h 15m
    $802–2,665

  3. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane STS - DRW
    27h 25m
    $771–2,531

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane OAK - DRW
    26h 52m
    $793–2,556

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SMF - DRW
    28h 16m
    $805–2,554

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MRY - DRW
    29h 58m
    $834–2,567

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration22h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,345.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 3m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours.

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