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San Francisco, United States of America → Tucson, United States of America

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Nine ways to Travel from San Francisco to Tucson

Composite routes from San Francisco to Tucson

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$510.27
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$153.08

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$523.03

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$535.79
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$267.89

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$165.84
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.27–$255.14

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$561.30
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$153.08

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$459.25
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$446.49

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

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
9h 38m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.68–$204.11
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Modesto
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$127.57
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.20–$153.08

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Modesto to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$89.30

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix

Phone:
+1-480-710-3441
Website:
airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$154.05

Arizona Shuttle

Phone:
+1 928-350-8466
Website:
arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$48.48–$102.05

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.30–$70.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Tucson is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Tucson. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Tucson?

The distance between San Francisco and Tucson is 1249 km. The road distance is 1392.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Tucson without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 18h 45m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from San Francisco to Tucson, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Tucson?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 18h 45m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 24h 7m.

Where does the San Francisco to Tucson bus arrive?

San Francisco to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Tucson is 1392 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from San Francisco to Tucson.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Tucson Airport?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, United Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Tucson Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Tucson?

Book your San Francisco to Tucson bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 566+ hotels available in Tucson. Prices start at $47.04 per night.
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