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How to get fromSan Francisco to Blue Lakeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Blue Lake by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    2. Take the bus from Valley West Blvd to Greenwood Avebus bus
    5h 13m
    $311–1,313

  2. Drive 286.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Blue Lakecar car 286.8 mi
    5h 21m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 47m
    $89–132

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 35m
    $215–293

San Francisco to Blue Lake by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from North Point St & Jones St to Greenwood Ave via Petaluma and Arcata Transit Center in around 8h 47m.

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