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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to Guatemala

Composite routes from San Francisco to Guatemala

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$599.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$599.57

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
10h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76
Plane from Oakland International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$829.20

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
11h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$459.25–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
10h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,084.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$408.22

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,020.55
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$829.20

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
10h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,084.33

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,084.33

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,084.33
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.68–$892.98

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20

Volaris Costa Rica

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$586.82

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$63.78

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Tapachula to Estación
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.62–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Autotravel

Phone:
+52 713 120 0700
Website:
autotravel.mx/
Bus from Hermosillo to Huixtla
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$102.05–$121.19

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Gilroy to Hermosillo
Ave. Duration:
23h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$165.84

Transportes Santa Lucía Charras

Phone:
+502 2440 3842
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063674465604
Bus from Tecun Uman to Retalhuleu
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Infini Tours

Phone:
+503 7223 2638
Website:
infinitours.co/
Bus from El Sunzal to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
2d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$331.68–$459.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Guatemala is to Caltrain and bus which costs $217.39 - $391.30 and takes 3 days 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Guatemala is to fly which takes 10h 7m and costs $217.39 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Guatemala?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Guatemala. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Guatemala City via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Guatemala?

The distance between San Francisco and Guatemala is 4078 km. The road distance is 5018 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Guatemala without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $315.22 - $500 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from San Francisco to Guatemala, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Guatemala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Guatemala?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Guatemala is to fly which takes 10h 7m and costs $217.39 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $315.22 - $500 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the San Francisco to Guatemala bus arrive?

San Francisco to Guatemala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Guatemala?

Guatemala is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 15:45 in San Francisco and 16:45 in Guatemala.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Guatemala?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Guatemala is 5018 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from San Francisco to Guatemala.

Where can I stay near Guatemala?

There are 25+ hotels available in Guatemala. Prices start at $3.35 per night.
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