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How to get fromSan Francisco to San Ardoby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to San Ardo by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    6h 40m
    $80–116

  2. Drive 171.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to San Ardocar car 171.9 mi
    2h 59m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    6h 55m
    $85–138

  4. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Cattleman Rd & Main Stbus bus 84
    7h 38m
    $62–126

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    7h 42m
    $100–131

San Francisco to San Ardo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Francisco to Cattleman Rd & Main St via Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 6h 40m.

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