What is the cheapest way to get from Smith River to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Smith River to San Francisco is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Smith River to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Smith River to San Francisco is to fly and BART which takes 2h 10m and costs $240 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Smith River and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Smith River station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Smith River Fire Station and arriving at Van Ness Ave & Eddy St via Arcata and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Smith River to San Francisco?

The distance between Smith River and San Francisco is 334 miles. The road distance is 368.8 miles.

How do I travel from Smith River to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Smith River to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $90 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Smith River to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Smith River to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smith River to San Francisco bus from?

Smith River to San Francisco bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, depart from Smith River Fire Station.

Where does the Smith River to San Francisco bus arrive?

Smith River to San Francisco bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Arcata Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Smith River to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Smith River to San Francisco is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Smith River to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 831+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Smith River to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Smith River to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Fly Crescent City to Oakland International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway
2h 10m
$249–331
Drive 366.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Smith River to San Franciscocar 366.6 mi
6h 59m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 4m
$94–140
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Smith River to Grants Passcar
2. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Redding Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
14h 15m
$119–249
Bus to Arcata-Eureka Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Airportbus
2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
5h 22m
$316–1,222

Smith River to San Francisco by bus and train

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Distance: 332.5 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Smith River Fire Station to Van Ness Ave & Eddy St via Arcata, Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A in around 12h 4m.

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