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How to get fromDownieville to San Franciscoby car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Downieville to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    5h 23m
    $107–112

  2. Drive 188.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downieville to San Franciscocar car 188.7 mi
    3h 32m
    $35–50

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Downieville to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 9m
    $54–107

  4. Drive, bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Downieville to Colfax Depotcar car
    2. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    5h 52m
    $453–783

  5. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Downieville to Sacramento St at Adams Sttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    3. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train
    6h 22m
    $167–241

  6. Taxi, bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Downieville to 7386 Hwy. 89taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from 7386 Hwy. 89 to Hwy 70 & 395bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    6h 28m
    $365–671

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 270.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Downieville to San Francisco. However, you can drive to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar then take the bus to San Francisco - 16th St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downieville to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Colfax Amtrak Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 6h 9m.

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