What is the cheapest way to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $310 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Lake and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Blue Lake to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Greenwood Ave and arriving at Van Ness Ave & Eddy St via Arcata and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Blue Lake to San Francisco?

The distance between Blue Lake and San Francisco is 285 miles. The road distance is 288.8 miles.

How do I travel from Blue Lake to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blue Lake to San Francisco bus from?

Blue Lake to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.

Where does the Blue Lake to San Francisco bus arrive?

Blue Lake to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Blue Lake to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Lake to San Francisco is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Blue Lake to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 833+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Blue Lake to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blue Lake to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Bus to Arcata-Eureka Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Greenwood Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
4h 27m
$311–1,216
Drive 287.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blue Lake to San Franciscocar 287.2 mi
5h 21m
$53–76
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 24m
$87–130
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus
2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
8h 9m
$217–297
Bus via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
9h 41m
$70–118

Blue Lake to San Francisco by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 24mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Blue Lake, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Petaluma once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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