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How to get fromSan Francisco to Yakushima (Island)by plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Yakushima (Island) by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Yakushima Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane SFO - KUM
    17h 57m
    ¥91,567–331,901

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane SFO - KOJ
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima City Hallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    21h 33m
    ¥75,067–235,401

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tanegashima, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tanegashima (TNE)plane plane SFO - TNE
    2. Take the ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushimaferry ferry
    25h 4m
    ¥143,067–364,901

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Yakushima Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane OAK - KUM
    21h 41m
    ¥110,927–411,217

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥91,565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,330.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Yakushima (Island), Japan?

United Airlines, Solaseed Air, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) 4 times a day.

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