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How to get fromSan Francisco to Catalinaby plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Catalina by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tucson, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SFO - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    8h 24m
    $210–762

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Tucson, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane OAK - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    9h 59m
    $106–558

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenixbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Groome Transportation Twin Peaksbus bus
    22h 16m
    $220–309

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    26h 49m
    $313–644

  5. Drive 856.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Catalinacar car 856.9 mi
    14h 7m
    $157–226

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    $284–1,046

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $460–592

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    9h 36m
    $326–388

  9. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane STS - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    10h 2m
    $204–444

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    22h 29m
    $229–445

San Francisco to Catalina by subway, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Catalina, AZ, USA?

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to SS/Hawser St/Oracle via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Los Angeles, Tucson Amtrak Station, 6th Av/Pennington, and SS/Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View in around 26h 49m.

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