There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Portola by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 1m$42–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 44m$82–169Drive 234.1 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Portolacar 234.1 mi
4h 12m$43–62Fly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Hallelujah Junctionbus
6h 4m$197–475
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Portola is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Portola is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Portola. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at 307 E. Sierra Ave via Amtrak Reno and Hwy 70 & 395. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Portola. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between San Francisco and Portola is 275 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Portola without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from San Francisco to Portola, including transfers.
San Francisco to Portola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Portola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Portola is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- sagestage.com
Bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Hallelujah Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Portola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco to Portola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Portola is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from San Francisco to Portola.
There are 23+ hotels available in Portola.