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How to get fromSan Francisco to Southern Europeby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Southern Europe by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SFO - MAD
    2. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Cerezo De Abajobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Estebanvelabus bus
    17h 47m
    €352–833

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, bus

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    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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SJC - MAD
    3. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Cerezo De Abajobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Estebanvelabus bus
    22h 1m
    €334–1,136

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SMF - MAD
    3. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Cerezo De Abajobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Estebanvelabus bus
    24h 7m
    €529–1,476

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bilbao Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane SFO - BIO
    2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Segovia Guiomartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Segovia to Estebanvelabus bus
    25h 13m
    €452–920

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€279Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,492.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 47m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Southern Europe, Spain?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Southern Europe. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid Airport T4, take the line 8 subway to Barajas, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), take the bus to Cerezo De Abajo, then take the bus to Estebanvela. Alternatively, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid Airport T4, take the line 8 subway to Barajas, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), take the bus to Cerezo De Abajo, then take the bus to Estebanvela.

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