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How to get fromCalifornia to Jerusalemby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Jerusalem by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SFO - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    17h 13m
    ₪1,154–3,267

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane FAT - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    23h 12m
    ₪1,023–2,429

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane LAX - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    17h 18m
    ₪1,343–3,765

  4. Fly from San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SAN - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    20h 9m
    ₪1,028–2,941

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SMF - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    23h 3m
    ₪1,427–3,736

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,004 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from California to Jerusalem. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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