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How to get fromSierra City to San Franciscoby car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Sierra City to San Francisco by car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Sierra City to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    5h 7m
    $105–109

  2. Drive 201.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sierra City to San Franciscocar car 201.2 mi
    3h 48m
    $37–53

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Sierra City to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 25m
    $57–110

  4. Drive to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Drive from Sierra City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar car
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3h 43m
    $201–479

  5. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Sierra City to Truckeetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h 49m
    $238–303

  6. Drive to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Drive from Sierra City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar car
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    6h 10m
    $97–455

  7. Drive, bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Drive from Sierra City to Colfax Depotcar car
    2. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    6h 8m
    $476–786

  8. Drive to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Drive from Sierra City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar car
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 2m
    $384–582

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 257.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Sierra City to San Francisco. However, you can drive to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar then take the bus to San Francisco - 16th St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sierra City to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Colfax Amtrak Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 6h 25m.

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