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How to get fromSan Francisco to Susanvilleby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Susanville by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus Reno
    8h 35m
    $49–84

  2. Drive 260.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Susanvillecar car 260.8 mi
    5h 5m
    $48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus Reno
    11h 18m
    $89–175

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    5h 38m
    $204–482

  5. Train, bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    10h 3m
    $89–145

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    6h 35m
    $386–584

San Francisco to Susanville by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Susanville Riverside Drive via Amtrak Reno in around 8h 35m.

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