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How to get fromIndependence to San Franciscoby bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Independence to San Francisco by bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BIH - SFO
    3h 45m
    $58–248

  2. Bus via South Lake Tahoe

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus Lpx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus
    10h 14m
    $240–291

  3. Drive 335.6 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to San Franciscocar car 335.6 mi
    6h 56m
    $62–89

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus Lpx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 38m
    $73–132

Independence to San Francisco by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to San Francisco - 16th St via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 10h 14m.

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