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San Francisco, United States of America → Tulum, Mexico

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Ten ways to Travel from San Francisco to Tulum

Composite routes from San Francisco to Tulum

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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$459.63–$460.27

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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$504.92–$505.55

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

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$439.60–$440.11
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
9h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$504.92–$505.55
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$504.92–$505.55
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Manuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$701.63

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 San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$165.84
Bus from Chetumal ADO Bus Station to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.79–$39.55

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

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Chetumal ADO Bus Station to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.76–$36.99

Autobuses Mayab

Phone:
+52 997 976 0191
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Chetumal ADO Bus Station to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.03–$20.41

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Chetumal ADO Bus Station to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$39.55
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$178.60

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 Tonalá
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.68–$114.81

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

Rapidos de Sur

Website:
ahorrobus.com.mx/
Bus from Tonalá to Tuxtla
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.23–$15.31

Playa Express

Phone:
+52 984 131 6530
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063772020963
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.19–$3.70

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

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 Tuxtla
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$293.41–$459.25

Cancun Shuttle

Phone:
+52 998 980 0807
Website:
cancunshuttle.com/?it=index.html
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$53.58–$114.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Tulum is to Caltrain and bus which costs $260.87 - $478.26 and takes 4 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Tulum is to fly and bus which takes 10h 4m and costs $869.57 - $1956.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Tulum?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Tulum. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Chetumal ADO Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Tulum?

The distance between San Francisco and Tulum is 4009 km. The road distance is 5220.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Tulum without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $336.96 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from San Francisco to Tulum, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Francisco to Tulum bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tulum?

Tulum is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 20:14 in San Francisco and 22:14 in Tulum.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Tulum?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Tulum is 5221 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from San Francisco to Tulum.

Where can I stay near Tulum?

There are 2481+ hotels available in Tulum. Prices start at $4.45 per night.
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