What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Penn Valley?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Penn Valley 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 13m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Penn Valley?

The distance between San Francisco and Penn Valley is 171 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Penn Valley without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Penn Valley train from?

San Francisco to Penn Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the San Francisco to Penn Valley train arrive?

San Francisco to Penn Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Penn Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Penn Valley is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from San Francisco to Penn Valley.

Where can I stay near Penn Valley?

There are 70+ hotels available in Penn Valley.

San Francisco to Penn Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Penn Valley by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 13m
$100–166
Drive 142.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco to Penn Valleycar 142.6 mi
2h 54m
$26–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 33m
$37–87

San Francisco to Penn Valley by subway, train, and bus

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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