What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco is to line 51 bus and bus which costs $15 - $29 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento, CA and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via 8Th St & Capitol Ave and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco?

The distance between Sacramento, CA and San Francisco is 107 miles. The road distance is 93.9 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco without a car is to line 51 bus and train and BART which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento, CA to San Francisco bus from?

Sacramento, CA to San Francisco bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St station.

Where does the Sacramento, CA to San Francisco bus arrive?

Sacramento, CA to San Francisco bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at 8Th St & Capitol Ave station.

Can I drive from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento, CA to San Francisco is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 816+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Sacramento, CA to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 51 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco by bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Line 51 bus, train, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus 51
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the subway from Richmond to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway
4h 4m
$30–64
Line 51 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & Capitol Avebus 51
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
4h 17m
$16–28
Drive 93.3 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to San Franciscocar 93.3 mi
1h 42m
$17–25
Line 51 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
3h 46m
$444–768

Sacramento, CA to San Francisco by bus, foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 106.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to San Francisco Bus Station via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 17m.

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