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How to get fromSan Francisco to Mattole Beachby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Mattole Beach by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Leggett Amtrak Bus Stop to Mattole Beachcar car
    8h 2m
    $64–97

  2. Drive 254.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Mattole Beachcar car 254.9 mi
    5h 33m
    $47–68

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    2. Take the bus from Arcata/Eureka Airport to Fortuna Park & Ride - SB Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fortuna Park & Ride - SB Stop to Mattole Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $482–1,424

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Mattole Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $248–331

  5. Bus, taxi via SMART San Rafael (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Mattole Beachtaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $246–328

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Mattole Beach. However, you can take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Petaluma Downtown, walk to Petaluma, take the bus to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stop, then drive to Mattole Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco to Mattole Beach in around 5h 33m.

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