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How to get fromSan Francisco to Madeiraby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Madeira by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SFO - FNC
    17h 57m
    €246–868

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

    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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SJC - FNC
    20h 46m
    €288–1,020

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SMF - FNC
    23h 57m
    €318–1,076

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane OAK - FNC
    19h 46m
    €281–1,014

  5. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane MRY - FNC
    25h 37m
    €349–1,186

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,071.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Madeira, Portugal?

United Airlines, TAP Portugal, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madeira Airport (FNC) twice daily.

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