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How to get fromSan Francisco to Punta Arenasby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Punta Arenas by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane SFO - PUQ
    22h 15m
    $290–962

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International 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 Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane SJC - PUQ
    22h 16m
    $362–1,214

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, bus

    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 Puerto Natales (PNT)plane plane SJC - PNT
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    26h 45m
    $525–1,828

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane SMF - PUQ
    24h 57m
    $387–1,275

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane OAK - PUQ
    23h 27m
    $336–1,208

  6. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane STS - PUQ
    22h 36m
    $335–1,160

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Puerto Natales, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane plane OAK - PNT
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    27h 36m
    $719–2,022

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,275 km
  • Duration: 22h 15m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Punta Arenas, Chile?

Delta, LATAM Chile, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) twice daily.

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