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Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Cancun

Composite routes from San Francisco to Cancun

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$561.30–$2,168.67

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cancún
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$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
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.98–$6.12

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

Tren Maya

Website:
trenmaya.gob.mx/
Train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación
Ave. Duration:
10h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$267.89

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

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$204.11
Bus from Puebla CAPU to Palenque
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$102.05

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

Primera Plus

Phone:
+52 477 710 0060
Website:
primeraplus.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.27–$89.30
Bus from Morelia to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$49.75

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.82–$82.92

ETN Turistar

Phone:
+52 800 800 0386
Website:
etn.com.mx/english/
Bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$51.03–$82.92
Bus from Morelia to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.34–$49.75

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.27–$95.68
Bus from Tijuana to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
43h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$165.84–$306.16

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.62–$76.54
Bus from Tijuana to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
41h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$153.08–$229.62

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

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Gilroy to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
41h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.60–$306.16

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

Autovías La Línea

Phone:
800 622 22 22
Website:
autovias.com.mx/
Bus from Morelia to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.89–$43.37

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
Bus from Los Angeles to Puebla
Ave. Duration:
39h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95

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 Cancún?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cancún is to Caltrain and fly which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cancún is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $217.39 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Cancún?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Cancún. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Cancún?

The distance between San Francisco and Cancún is 3895 km. The road distance is 5267.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Cancún without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 3 days 1h and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from San Francisco to Cancún, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Cancún?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Cancún is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $217.39 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $326.09 - $597.83 and takes 3 days 1h. There are no good options to train between San Francisco to Cancún.

Where does the San Francisco to Cancún bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Cancún?

Cancún is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 19:54 in San Francisco and 21:54 in Cancún.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Cancún?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Cancún is 5267 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from San Francisco to Cancún.

Where can I stay near Cancún?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Cancún. Prices start at $123.80 per night.
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