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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA is to bus which costs $17 - $30 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Sacramento, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Sacramento, CA. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Stockton Blvd & 65Th St via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and 7Th St & Capitol Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA?

The distance between San Francisco and Sacramento, CA is 108 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA without a car is to BART and train and line 51 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Francisco to Sacramento, CA bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Sacramento, CA is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from San Francisco to Sacramento, CA.

Where can I stay near Sacramento, CA?

There are 270+ hotels available in Sacramento, CA.

San Francisco to Sacramento, CA - 4 ways to travel via train, and BART

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

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BART, train, line 51 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from 8Th St & F St to Stockton Blvd & 65Th Stbus 51
4h 15m
$32–64
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
4h 20m
$17–30
Drive 93.5 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Sacramento, CAcar 93.5 mi
1h 41m
$18–25
Fly, line 51 bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2. Take the bus from 7Th St & Capitol Ave to Stockton Blvd & 65Th Stbus
3h 56m
$465–769

San Francisco to Sacramento, CA by subway, train, foot, and bus

104Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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