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How to get fromSan Francisco to Loire Valleyby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Loire Valley by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SFO - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train
    17h 37m
    €361–1,192

  2. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SFO - ORY
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train
    16h 32m
    €436–1,103

  3. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane SFO - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train
    17h 9m
    €432–1,112

  4. Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane SFO - RNS
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain train
    3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train
    22h 8m
    €567–1,824

  5. Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane plane SFO - CFE
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain train
    3. Take the train from Nevers to Saumurtrain train
    25h 3m
    €861–2,492

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SFO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train
    19h 25m
    €558–1,385

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,084.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Loire Valley, France?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Loire Valley. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), walk to Aéroclub, take the bus to Gare Sud, walk to Nantes, take the train to Saumur, then take the taxi to Loire Valley. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY), walk to Orly 4, take the vehicle to Gare d'Antony, walk to Gare D'Antony, take the train to Massy - Palaiseau, walk to Massy Tgv, take the train to St Pierre Des Corps, take the train to Saumur, then take the taxi to Loire Valley.

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