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How to get fromSydney to San Francisco Bayby plane, unknown, subway, ferry, shuttle, train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to San Francisco Bay by plane, unknown, subway, ferry, shuttle, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SYD - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    15h 59m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SYD - 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 Bayunknown unknown
    22h 8m

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SYD - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    23h 4m

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SYD - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    18h 55m

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SYD - 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 Bayunknown unknown
    22h 50m

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane OAG - SFO
    3. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    20h 10m

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SYD - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    26h 8m

  8. Fly Sydney International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SYD - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    26h 50m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,440.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Milpitas BART, walk to Milpitas, 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.

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