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How to get fromIstanbul to Berkeleyby bus, plane, subway or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Berkeley by bus, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeIST - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    18h 12m
    $434–919

  2. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeIST - OAK
    20h 42m
    $296–1,012

  3. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeIST - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    22h 52m
    $522–1,739

  4. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeIST - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    21h 31m
    $453–1,518

Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$551Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Berkeley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Berkeley. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal A, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley.

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