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How to get fromBerkeley to Timbuktuby subway, plane, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Timbuktu by subway, plane, car, or train

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  1. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeSFO - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 9h
    $436–1,508

  2. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeSFO - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 10h
    $426–1,483

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeSMF - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 12h
    $563–1,930

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeSMF - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 14h
    $563–2,005

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration43h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Timbuktu. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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