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How to get fromSan Francisco to Willowsby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Willows by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Valley Station to Orlandbus bus Srb
    5h 57m

  2. Drive 139.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Willowscar car 139.5 mi
    2h 23m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Valley Station to Orlandbus bus Srb
    8h 8m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Willowstaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $143–234

  5. Train, taxi via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Willowstaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $142–226

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  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Willows via Roseville Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento Valley Station, and Orland in around 8h 8m.

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