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How to get fromSan Francisco to North Poleby plane, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to North Pole by plane, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SFO - FAI
    12h 33m
    $206–768

  2. Drive 2,938.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to North Polecar car 2,938.8 mi
    2d 8h
    $537–775

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OAK - FAI
    12h 33m
    $242–914

  4. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane STS - FAI
    13h 26m
    $241–916

  5. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJC - FAI
    13h 39m
    $238–920

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SMF - FAI
    15h 48m
    $258–971

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,190.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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