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San Francisco, United States of America → Acapulco, Mexico

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Six ways to Travel from San Francisco to Acapulco

Composite routes from San Francisco to Acapulco

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
12h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
21h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,084.33
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
12h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,403.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
10h 46m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
21h 34m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,020.55

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$586.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
18h 42m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$510.27
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$637.84

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$586.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
22h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$497.52
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,020.55

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

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.25–$8.29

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$280.65

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Central
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.07–$62.51
Bus from Morelia to Central
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$89.30

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Acapulco
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$255.14

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

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Modesto to Morelia
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$242.38

CostaLine

Phone:
800 003 7635
Website:
costaline.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Central
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.79–$45.92

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
36h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$229.62–$357.19

The S

Website:
stanrta.org/
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Acapulco is to Caltrain and fly which costs $184.78 - $467.39 and takes 20h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Acapulco is to fly which takes 9h and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Acapulco?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Acapulco. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Central de Autobuses Papagayo via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Acapulco?

The distance between San Francisco and Acapulco is 3252 km. The road distance is 3971.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Acapulco without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 2 days 4h and costs $250 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from San Francisco to Acapulco, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Acapulco?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Acapulco is to fly which takes 11h 7m and costs $206.52 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $250 - $467.39 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the San Francisco to Acapulco bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Acapulco?

Acapulco is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:21 in San Francisco and 10:21 in Acapulco.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Acapulco?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Acapulco is 3971 km. It takes approximately 41h 36m to drive from San Francisco to Acapulco.

Which airlines fly from Oakland International Airport Airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport Airport?

Aeroméxico and Volaris offer flights from Oakland International Airport Airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Acapulco?

There are 664+ hotels available in Acapulco. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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