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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SFO - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    15h 9m
    €381–931

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SJC - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    18h 32m
    €273–934

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane OAK - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    17h 13m
    €276–1,128

  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 Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    20h
    €495–1,246

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SFO - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    21h 6m
    €314–1,011

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,342.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Kilkenny. 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 Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn.

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