29 days in Western US Itinerary

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks.

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Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 18 hours. In September in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

On the 2nd (Mon), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, admire all the interesting features of Tioga Pass, hike along Mariposa Grove, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows.

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Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for colder nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): don't miss a visit to Space Needle, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and finally observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then examine the collection at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, then take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Seattle trip maker tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, Seattle is much hotter at night with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin, stroll through Lone Star Geyser, and take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin.

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You can fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Seattle in October, plan for slightly colder days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 9°C, while nights are colder with lows around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Grand Teton National Park.

Spend the 10th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Schwabacher Landing, hike along Cascade Canyon Trail, explore the stunning scenery at Cascade Canyon, and take a memorable drive along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Grand Teton National Park road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in October, you will find days in Grand Teton National Park are a bit warmer (15°C), and nights are about the same (-2°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 16th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, cruise along East Rim Drive, get great views at Navajo Point, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Grand Teton National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in October, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, make a trip to The Strip, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, expect nights in Las Vegas to be much warmer, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): look and learn at Griffith Observatory, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, then take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, and finally admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Before you visit Los Angeles, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Getting from Las Vegas to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Mon) before leaving for home.