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How to get fromSan Francisco to Portofinoby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Portofino by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane SFO - GOA
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 15m
    €514–778

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SFO - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    21h 30m
    €211–533

  3. Fly to Pisa International Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane SFO - PSA
    2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavaritrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 36m
    €519–811

  4. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SFO - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    21h 8m
    €290–1,030

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SFO - LIN
    2. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    20h 33m
    €453–1,195

  6. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane SFO - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Chiavaritrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    21h 24m
    €474–1,041

  7. Fly to Zurich Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SFO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    22h 53m
    €420–629

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,724.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Portofino. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), walk to Genova Sestri Ponen., take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Pisa International Airport (PSA), walk to Pisa Aeroporto, take the train to Pisa Centrale, take the train to Chiavari, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino.

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