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How to get fromSan Francisco to Riyadhby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Riyadh by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Riyadh

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane SFO - RUH
    22h 6m
    SAR 1,343–3,659

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Riyadh

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane OAK - RUH
    24h 55m
    SAR 1,628–4,343

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Riyadh

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane SMF - RUH
    28h 18m
    SAR 1,792–4,501

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

    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 Riyadh (RUH)plane plane SJC - RUH
    25h 50m
    SAR 1,651–4,466

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to King Fahd International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane plane SFO - DMM
    2. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    27h 15m
    SAR 1,612–6,267

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 1,364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,028 km
  • Duration: 22h 6m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and six other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Riyadh (RUH) 4 times a day.

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