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There are 6 ways to get from Alpine Meadows to San Francisco by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    4h 29m
    $186–202

  2. Drive  197.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alpine Meadows to San Franciscocar car 197.1 mi
    3h 32m
    $33–47

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Alpine Meadows to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 4m
    $84–132

  4. Taxi, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Alpine Meadows to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2h 52m
    $597–740

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Alpine Meadows to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    4h 59m
    $289–323

  6. Taxi, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Alpine Meadows to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    5h 4m
    $283–596

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Alpine Meadows, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h.

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