There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
8h 2m$39–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 38m$80–168Drive 224.6 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Whiskeytown Lakecar 224.6 mi
3h 52m$41–60Fly, line 15 bus, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Canby Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Canby Rd. to French Gulchbus
5h 57m$454–818Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 46m$75–170
San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at French Gulch via Sacramento Bus Station and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. However, there are services departing from 16th Street / Mission and arriving at Redding Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between San Francisco and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is 266 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, including transfers.
San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to French Gulch via Sacramento Bus Station, RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, and French Gulch in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- RABA
Bus from Redding Regional Airport to Canby Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- RABA
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Canby Rd. to French Gulch
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from San Francisco to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
There are 70+ hotels available in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.