There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Cool by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 38m$70–121Drive 125.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Coolcar 125.8 mi
2h 19m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
6h 9m$68–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 21m$62–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cool is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cool is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Cool station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Auburn Station via Vernon St & Grant St and Roseville Galleria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Cool. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between San Francisco and Cool is 140 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Cool without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from San Francisco to Cool, including transfers.
San Francisco to Cool bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Cool train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Cool is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Cool, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Cool bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roseville Bus Stop station.
San Francisco to Cool train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Auburn Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Cool is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from San Francisco to Cool.
There are 58+ hotels available in Cool.