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How to get fromSan Francisco to Petrified Forestby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Petrified Forest by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Piner Rd & Range Avebus bus 172
    2h 12m
    $50–64

  2. Drive 66.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Petrified Forestcar car 66.4 mi
    1h 22m
    $13–18

  3. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train Smart
    2h 48m
    $62–86

  4. Line 101 bus, train via McAllister St & Polk St

    1. Take the bus from McAllister St & Polk St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train Smart
    2h 54m
    $62–86

  5. Line 101 bus, train via Larkin St & Grove St

    1. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train Smart
    2h 56m
    $62–86

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 70.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Petrified Forest, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from North Point St & Jones St to Piner Rd & Range Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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