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How to get fromSan Francisco to Jerusalemby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from San Francisco to Jerusalem by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

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    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 55m
    ₪1,150–3,263

  2. 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
    22h 9m
    ₪1,437–3,850

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,988 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

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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