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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SFO - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    28h 52m
    ¥3,009–9,127

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane SFO - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    28h 19m
    ¥3,803–12,302

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane OAK - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    28h 34m
    ¥3,782–12,098

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SMF - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    31h 9m
    ¥3,870–11,551

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, 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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SJC - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    29h 42m
    ¥3,823–12,139

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration28h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,899Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,892.4 km
  • Duration: 28h 52m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Tibet. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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