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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SFO - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    27h 7m
    ¥3,091–9,105

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane OAK - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    26h 21m
    ¥3,964–12,076

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane SFO - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    27h 54m
    ¥3,981–12,275

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SJC - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    26h 47m
    ¥3,805–11,118

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SMF - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    29h 57m
    ¥3,902–11,389

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration27h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,047Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,889.2 km
  • Duration: 27h 7m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Lhasa. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. 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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau.

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