There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
4h 28m$170–190Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranchcar 177.6 mi
3h 11m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 23m$110–191Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Ski Ranchtaxi
3h 35m$380–702Bus via Truckee (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
6h 2m$76–112Fly from Oakland International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
- Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Ski Ranchtaxi
6h 13m$276–658Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Ski Ranchtaxi
4h 32m$612–804
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch. However, there are services departing from San Francisco - 16th St and arriving at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between San Francisco and Donner Ski Ranch is 223 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch, including transfers.
San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Francisco - 16th St station.
San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Donner Ski Ranch, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
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 Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch.
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