Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Paysonby plane, shuttle, subway, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Payson

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Payson by plane, shuttle, subway, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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 Paysonshuttle bus
    5h 17m
    $252–1,014

  2. Drive 834.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Paysoncar car 834.3 mi
    13h 51m
    $153–220

  3. BART, bus, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    21h 10m
    $227–281

  4. Caltrain, train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    25h 27m
    $383–690

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, 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 Paysonshuttle bus
    5h 21m
    $428–560

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, 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 Paysonshuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $294–356

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly, 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 Paysonshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $172–412

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    23h 55m
    $195–237

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Payson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 747.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Payson. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Payson. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Payson via Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Phoenix, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, McDowell Rd & 44th St, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 21h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound