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How to get fromTucson to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TUS - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 50m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    19h 43m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    20h 47m

  4. Fly Tucson to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TUS - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 9m

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 40m

  7. Fly Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane TUS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 28m

  8. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 59m

  9. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    24h 41m

Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 785.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tucson to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 25 bus to Tucson Intl Airport, walk to Tucson (TUS) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to San Francisco Bay Area via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 19h 43m.

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