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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to San Francisco is to bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 45m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento 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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento 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 to San Francisco?

The distance between Sacramento and San Francisco is 98 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to San Francisco without a car is to train and BART which takes 2h 23m and costs $28 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Sacramento to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Sacramento to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Sacramento to San Francisco is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $27. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $460 - $800 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Sacramento to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sacramento to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sacramento to San Francisco?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco?

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

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

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Train, BART
best
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
$29–58
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2h 45m
$14–27
Drive 86.5 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to San Franciscocar 86.5 mi
1h 35m
$16–23
Fly
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2h 36m
$461–765

Sacramento to San Francisco by train and subway

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day.

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