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Nine ways to Travel from San Francisco to Riviera Maya

Composite routes from San Francisco to Riviera Maya

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

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:
$114.81–$191.35

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

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Huixtla to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$216.87

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 Huixtla
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$102.05–$121.19

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

Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen

Phone:
+52 998 937 3102
Website:
taxistascancun.com/
Bus from Tulum to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.55

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 Puebla
Ave. Duration:
39h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95

Cancun Shuttle

Phone:
+52 998 980 0807
Website:
cancunshuttle.com/?it=index.html
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$43.37–$82.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya is to Caltrain and bus which costs $271.74 - $500 and takes 4 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $869.57 - $2065.22 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Riviera Maya?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Riviera Maya. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Puerto Aventuras via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Puebla CAPU and Playa del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

The distance between San Francisco and Riviera Maya is 3967 km. The road distance is 5270.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $336.96 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Riviera Maya bus from?

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

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Riviera Maya is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $869.57 - $2065.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $336.96 - $597.83 and takes 3 days 3h.

Where does the San Francisco to Riviera Maya bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Riviera Maya?

Riviera Maya is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:26 in San Francisco and 11:26 in Riviera Maya.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Riviera Maya is 5270 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from San Francisco to Riviera Maya.

Where can I stay near Riviera Maya?

There are 2442+ hotels available in Riviera Maya. Prices start at $117.91 per night.
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