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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Jerusalem by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SFO - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    19h
    ₪1,849–3,961

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane STS - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    23h 43m
    ₪1,094–3,204

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane OAK - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    21h 39m
    ₪1,637–4,649

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

    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 Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SJC - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    23h 2m
    ₪1,256–3,467

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SMF - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    25h 53m
    ₪1,713–4,917

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,081Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,988 km
  • Duration: 19h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Jerusalem. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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