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How to Travel from

San Francisco Airport to Playa del Carmen

by Plane, Train, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$869.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.63–$392.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
10h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$374.57–$375.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$869.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$478.26–$1,847.83
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$430.22–$430.76

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
10h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$374.57–$375.00

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$430.22–$430.76

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$430.22–$430.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$130.43

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Puebla CAPU to Playa
Ave. Duration:
25h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$163.04
Bus from Orizaba to Playa
Ave. Duration:
22h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$152.17

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$184.78
Bus from Oakland to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$228.26
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$239.13

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Oaxaca to Tuxtla
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$70.65
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Playa
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Tijuana Buenavista to ACN
Ave. Duration:
41h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78
Bus from Bakersfield to Ixtlán
Ave. Duration:
39h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$163.04
Bus from Ixtlán del Río to ACN
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$59.78

Vagos Tours

Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091951232140
Bus from Tijuana to Oaxaca
Ave. Duration:
38h 34m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$120.57

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Puebla
Ave. Duration:
39h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$206.52–$315.22

Cancun Shuttle

Phone:
+52 998 980 0807
Website:
cancunshuttle.com/?it=index.html
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$34.78–$65.22

Trail Travel

Phone:
+52 971 729 3140
Website:
trailtravel.com.mx/
Bus from Puebla to Orizaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$25.00

Other operators

Ultramar Ferry

Phone:
+52 998 460 3084
Website:
ultramarferry.com/en
Other from Cozumel to Playa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.13–$16.26

Winjet

Phone:
+52 987 872 1588
Website:
winjet.mx/en/home/
Other from Cozumel to Playa
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.78–$12.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen is to bus which costs $206.52 - $597.83 and takes 3 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $869.57 - $1956.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Playa del Carmen?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Playa del Carmen Alterna via San Francisco Bus Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Playa del Carmen is 3925 km. The road distance is 5239.4 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 3 days 5h and costs $326.09 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen bus from?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 3 days 5h and costs $326.09 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $869.57 - $1956.52 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is 2h ahead of San Francisco Airport (SFO). It is currently 22:24 in San Francisco Airport (SFO) and 00:24 in Playa del Carmen.

Can I drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen is 5239 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Playa del Carmen.

Where can I stay near Playa del Carmen?

There are 2650+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen. Prices start at $117.53 per night.
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