What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco is to bus which costs $13 - $26 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento (Station) and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sacramento Bus Station station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento (Station) and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco?

The distance between Sacramento (Station) and San Francisco is 91 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $13 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco?

The bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco bus from?

Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco train from?

Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Bus or fly from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $800 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco bus arrive?

Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco train arrive?

Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 736+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2h 23m
$13–26
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway Red-S
2h 23m
$28–57
Drive 86.3 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento (Station) to San Franciscocar 86.3 mi
1h 35m
$16–23
Fly
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2h 43m
$441–765

Sacramento (Station) to San Francisco by train and subway

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Distance: 90.4 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day.

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