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How to get fromSydney to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, car, subway, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, car, subway, shuttle, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SYD - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    17h 30m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SYD - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    20h 38m

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, 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. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    21h 41m

  4. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    21h 54m

  5. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    22h 51m

  6. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    22h 37m

  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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    25h 55m

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: 7,456 mi
  • Duration: 17h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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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