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How to get fromSwansea to Californiaby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to California by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CWL - SFO
    20h 16m
    $374–1,266

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    16h 56m
    $504–1,352

  3. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CWL - LAX
    20h 31m
    $400–1,365

  4. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BRS - SFO
    21h 3m
    $644–1,034

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    17h 11m
    $675–1,643

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    17h 16m
    $490–1,451

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,338.9 mi
  • Duration: 20h 16m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to California. However, you can take the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center.

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