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How to get fromSan Francisco to Sierra Cityby bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Sierra City by bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    2. Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Sierra Citycar car
    5h 7m
    $104–109

  2. Drive 201 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Sierra Citycar car 201 mi
    3h 48m
    $37–53

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sierra Citycar car
    6h 14m
    $57–110

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sierra Citycar car
    4h 38m
    $201–479

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the taxi from Truckee to Sierra Citytaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $239–304

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 257.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Sierra City. However, you can take the bus to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar then drive to Sierra City. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Sierra City via Richmond, Richmond, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 6h 14m.

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