What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento is to bus which costs $13 - $26 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Sacramento via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The distance between San Francisco and Sacramento is 90 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $13 - $26.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Sacramento bus from?

San Francisco to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Sacramento train from?

San Francisco to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento is to bus which takes 2h and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $460 - $800 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the San Francisco to Sacramento bus arrive?

San Francisco to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Sacramento train arrive?

San Francisco to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Sacramento is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from San Francisco to Sacramento.

How do I get a train ticket from San Francisco to Sacramento?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Sacramento?

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 334+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2h
$13–26
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Richmondsubway Red-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 8m
$29–61
Drive 86.6 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Sacramentocar 86.6 mi
1h 35m
$16–23
Fly
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2h 56m
$462–766

San Francisco to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 89.1 mi
Duration: 2h

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day.

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