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How to get fromSan Francisco to Penangby plane, tram, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Penang by plane, tram, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SFO - PEN
    21h 32m
    RM 1,340–4,549

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SFO - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    25h 4m
    RM 2,361–6,094

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane SFO - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltrain train
    24h 25m
    RM 3,144–11,097

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane SFO - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Nibong Tebaltrain train
    26h 9m
    RM 2,249–6,597

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane OAK - PEN
    23h 46m
    RM 1,623–4,732

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hat Yai, train, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SFO - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    29h 7m
    RM 2,252–6,694

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration21h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,541.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 32m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Penang, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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