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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Francisco and Rio Dell takes 29h 51m and the fastest bus takes 17h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from San Francisco to Rio Dell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 51m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Rio Dell bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between San Francisco and Rio Dell. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Rio Dell at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and take an average of 29h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitAmtrakRedwood Transit System17h 38m • 2 changes
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    Golden Gate TransitAmtrakRedwood Transit System25h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Golden Gate TransitAmtrakRedwood Transit System17h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Golden Gate TransitAmtrakRedwood Transit System25h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Golden Gate TransitAmtrakRedwood Transit System2d 14h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Rio Dell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Rio Dell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 29h 51m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Rio Dell, Humboldt County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to Rio Dell via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, SMART San Rafael, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, and Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 52m.

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