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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to California by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    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
    17h 58m
    $433–920

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIST - LAX
    18h 34m
    $354–871

  3. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIST - SAN
    20h 31m
    $655–1,312

  4. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeIST - SMF
    20h 13m
    $505–1,711

  5. Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeIST - FAT
    21h 54m
    $494–1,708

  6. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeIST - OAK
    20h 46m
    $476–1,613

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

    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
    20h 20m
    $479–1,613

  8. Bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeIST - BUR
    21h 41m
    $418–1,414

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$625Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to California. 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 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), then take the bus to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza.

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