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How to get fromRotterdam to Californiaby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to California by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AMS - SFO
    14h 9m
    $507–1,326

  2. Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane AMS - FAT
    16h 57m
    $387–1,413

  3. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AMS - SAN
    14h 18m
    $388–1,417

  4. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AMS - LAX
    14h 24m
    $493–1,925

  5. Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AMS - SMF
    16h 44m
    $448–1,616

  6. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AMS - LGB
    16h 36m
    $418–1,514

  7. Train, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane AMS - MRY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    20h 31m
    $470–1,581

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,516.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to California. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 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 train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St.

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