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How to get fromShanghai to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PVG - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    16h 10m

  2. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SHA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    19h 28m

  3. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane HGH - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    21h 33m

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PVG - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    19h 58m

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PVG - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    22h 34m

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,184.1 mi
  • Duration: 16h 10m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Shanghai to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, take the train to Pudong International Airport, walk to Shanghai-Pudong-Airport-PVG airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 subway to Hongqiao Airport T1, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area.

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