What is the cheapest way to get from Mendocino to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Mendocino to San Francisco is to bus which costs $16 - $40 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mendocino to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Mendocino to San Francisco is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Mendocino and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Mendocino to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Main St & Lansing St and arriving at North Point St & Van Ness Ave via Santa Rosa Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Mendocino to San Francisco?

The distance between Mendocino and San Francisco is 186 miles. The road distance is 154.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mendocino to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $16 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Mendocino to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Mendocino to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mendocino to San Francisco bus from?

Mendocino to San Francisco bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, depart from Main St & Lansing St station.

Where does the Mendocino to San Francisco bus arrive?

Mendocino to San Francisco bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, arrive at 2nd Street Transit Mall station.

Can I drive from Mendocino to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Mendocino to San Francisco is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Mendocino to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 751+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Mendocino to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mendocino to San Francisco by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main St & Lansing St to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus 172
6h 1m
$17–37
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main St & Lansing St to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
7h 6m
$14–42
Drive 153.6 mi
1. Drive from Mendocino to San Franciscocar 153.6 mi
3h 18m
$28–41
Bus via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A
1. Take the bus from St. Anthony's Church to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
6h 49m
$37–87

Mendocino to San Francisco by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.6 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Main St & Lansing St to North Point St & Van Ness Ave via Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 6h 1m.

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