There are 5 ways to get from Foresthill to San Francisco by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train via Auburn Amtrak (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
4h 1m$114–171Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Foresthill to San Franciscocar 138.4 mi
2h 38m$26–37Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
5h 21m$69–97Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
5h 19m$512–826Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
5h 36m$93–150
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Foresthill to San Francisco is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Foresthill to San Francisco is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Foresthill to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Foresthill to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Auburn Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Foresthill and San Francisco is 153 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Foresthill to San Francisco without a car is to train via Auburn Amtrak which takes 4h 1m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Foresthill to San Francisco, including transfers.
Foresthill to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Foresthill to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Auburn Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Foresthill to San Francisco is to train via Auburn Amtrak which takes 4h 1m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Foresthill, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Foresthill to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Foresthill to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Foresthill to San Francisco is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Foresthill to San Francisco.
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