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How to get fromSan Francisco to Durhamby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Durham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    5h 14m
    $49–79

  2. Drive 156.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Durhamcar car 156.3 mi
    3h 2m
    $29–42

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 1m
    $75–151

  4. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 10m
    $77–148

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 17m
    $81–133

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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Durham via Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Bus Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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