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How to get fromSan Francisco to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $119–155

  2. Drive 127 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 127 mi
    2h 27m
    $24–34

  3. Caltrain, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $123–171

  4. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $121–154

  5. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $154–194

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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