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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Jerusalem by plane or train

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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
    16h 57m
    ₪1,151–3,164

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 44m
    ₪1,038–2,950

  3. 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 26m
    ₪1,458–4,070

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,988 km
  • Duration: 16h 57m

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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