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How to get fromSacramento to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, ferry, unknown, train, subway, plane, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, ferry, unknown, train, subway, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 18m

  2. Train, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 30m

  3. Fly, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 54m

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 97.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to San Francisco Bus Station, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area via Richmond, Richmond, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 30m.

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