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How to get fromSan Francisco to Hamilton Cityby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Hamilton City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    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
    $57–91

  2. Drive 157.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Hamilton Citycar car 157.4 mi
    3h 7m
    $29–42

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 59m
    $88–164

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Saa to Oldbus bus
    5h 18m
    $520–847

  5. 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 11m
    $87–161

  6. 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 18m
    $90–146

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 184.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Hamilton City via Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Bus Station in around 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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