There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Foresthill by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Foresthill is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Foresthill is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Foresthill. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Colfax via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Foresthill station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between San Francisco and Foresthill is 155 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Foresthill without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from San Francisco to Foresthill, including transfers.
San Francisco to Foresthill bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Foresthill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Foresthill is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Foresthill, CA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfax once daily, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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 Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Foresthill bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Colfax station.
San Francisco to Foresthill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Foresthill is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from San Francisco to Foresthill.
There are 23+ hotels available in Foresthill.