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How to get fromSan Francisco to Penzanceby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Penzance by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Exeter, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SFO - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    20h 54m
    £384–1,222

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SFO - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    19h 51m
    £354–1,237

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane SFO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    20h 25m
    £549–792

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport 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 Paddington to Penzancetrain train
    22h 21m
    £427–1,104

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane SFO - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    24h 30m
    £438–1,333

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane OAK - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    23h 14m
    £391–1,435

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SFO - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    24h 11m
    £360–922

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,451.4 mi
  • Duration: 20h 54m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Penzance, England?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Penzance. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 94 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Truro, then take the train to Penzance.

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