How to travel from San Francisco to Tulsa, United States of America

The distance between San Francisco and Tulsa is around 1,504 miles (2,420km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from San Francisco to Tulsa by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Tulsa (TUL)

Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Tulsa (TUL).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to El Monte CA and then to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose then take the bus to Chinatown Station then take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center then take the bus to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,729 miles (2,782km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Francisco and Tulsa

There are several options for getting from San Francisco to Tulsa by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $260 and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between San Francisco and Tulsa is around 1,504 miles (2,420km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,458 miles (2,347km)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from San Francisco and Tulsa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Tulsa is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between San Francisco and Tulsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Francisco and Tulsa. We recommend that you fly from Oakland (OAK) to Tulsa (TUL). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Francisco and Tulsa. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Francisco to Tulsa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Monte CA and El Monte Station - Lower Level. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Xe Do Hoang Transportation and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Francisco and Tulsa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Francisco and Tulsa. Flights depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tulsa (TUL) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from San Francisco to Tulsa. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Francisco to Tulsa typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from San Francisco (SFO) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL).

The closest major airport to Tulsa is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Tulsa. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (XNA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) (OKC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from San Francisco and Tulsa. The distance is around 1,729 miles (2,782km) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Francisco to Tulsa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $310.

How do I get from San Francisco to Tulsa

Compare travel optionsbetween San Francisco and Tulsa

Transport options from San Francisco to Tulsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Tulsa (TUL) + 3 similar
4h 40m
$385
every 15 mins2,420km (1,504 miles)
Fly4h 45m
$310
every 15 mins2,460km (1,528 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
$375
every 30 mins2,441km (1,517 miles)
Train to Sacramento, Fly6h 50m
$390
hourly2,554km (1,587 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$260
once daily3,071km (1,908 miles)
Bus via Los Angeles1 day 19h
$265
twice daily3,103km (1,928 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 12h
$260
5 times a week3,114km (1,935 miles)
Train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain, bus1 day 21h
$270
once daily3,194km (1,985 miles)
Train to Los Angeles, bus2 days 10h
$310
3 times a week3,997km (2,483 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
$170
on demand2,782km (1,729 miles)

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Airports near Tulsa

The following major airports near Tulsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Tulsa
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95 miles (153km) from Tulsa
OKC
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104 miles (168km) from Tulsa