How far is it from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento without a car is to travel and ferry and BART and train which takes 4h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 290+ hotels available in Sacramento.

San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

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1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Richmondsubway
4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
4h 11m
Travel, ferry, bus
1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
4h 18m
Travel, ferry, tram, fly
1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 55m

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

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Distance: 105 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, then take the train to Sacramento. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento Bus Station via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 18m.

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