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How to get fromSan Francisco to Lee Viningby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Lee Vining by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via South Lake Tahoe

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus 395 / ...
    7h 33m
    $220–258

  2. Drive  229.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lee Viningcar car 229.6 mi
    5h 7m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus 395 / ...
    13h 2m
    $151–247

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    6h 36m
    $404–522

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus 395 / ...
    10h 46m
    $68–103

  6. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SFO - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus
    5h 35m
    $63–275

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodgebus bus
    10h 49m
    $384–666

San Francisco to Lee Vining by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 in around 7h 33m.

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