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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SFO - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 37m
    €389–949

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane OAK - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    18h 41m
    €284–1,146

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SFO - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 21m
    €475–982

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SFO - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    20h 17m
    €488–1,237

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane SFO - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    20h 7m
    €385–1,332

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane SFO - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    23h 27m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,430 km
  • Duration: 16h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Galway. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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