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How to get fromSan Francisco to Palermoby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Palermo by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SFO - PMO
    17h 44m
    €262–716

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SFO - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    20h 27m
    €260–738

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane OAK - PMO
    21h 8m
    €277–962

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

    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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SJC - PMO
    21h 18m
    €334–918

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane SFO - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    25h 17m
    €315–890

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane SFO - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus bus
    21h 57m
    €335–1,221

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,486 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Palermo, Italy?

ITA Airways, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 6 times a week.

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