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How to get fromPortola to San Franciscoby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Portola to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 22m
    $39–82

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    11h 18m
    $81–170

  3. Drive 234.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portola to San Franciscocar car 234.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $43–62

  4. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    5h 4m
    $196–475

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    7h 31m
    $92–451

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 7h 23m.

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