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Phoenix to San Francisco

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Five ways to Travel from Phoenix to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (1 208 km)
12 h 12 min
1208 km.
from $66
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Plane from Phoenix (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
12 h 12 min
1208 km.
from $15.76
Bus
18 h 4 min
1050 km.
from $153.54
Bus, Plane
5 h 37 min
1050 km.
from $134.27

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$153.27

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$268.23

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.71–$166.04
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.60–$255.45

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$562.00
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$153.27

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$395.95
Plane from Phoenix to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$459.82

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.22–$14.05

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$11.50
Train from Milpitas to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.66–$10.86
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.58–$4.73

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.22–$108.57

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.86–$95.79
Bus from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$108.57

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.02–$24.27

Valley Metro

Phone:
+1 (602) 253-5000
Email:
Website:
valleymetro.org
Train from McDowell/Central Ave to 44th
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
Ave. Duration:
12h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.73–$166.04
Bus from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$191.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to San Francisco is to fly which costs $26.09 - $152.17 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $26.09 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix, AZ and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Merced Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

How far is it from Phoenix to San Francisco?

The distance between Phoenix and San Francisco is 1074 km. The road distance is 1208.7 km.

How do I travel from Phoenix to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 16h 37m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Phoenix to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to San Francisco bus from?

Phoenix to San Francisco bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Phoenix to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $26.09 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $173.91 and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Phoenix to San Francisco bus arrive?

Phoenix to San Francisco bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to San Francisco is 1209 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Phoenix to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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