There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Embarcadero by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train, BART
best- Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
- Take the subway from Richmond to EmbarcaderoRed-S
2h 18m$29–32Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Embarcadero85.4 mi
1h 32m$16–23Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2h 35m$22–40Fly
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
2h 55m$38–225
Sacramento to Embarcadero by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Embarcadero is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Embarcadero is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sacramento Bus Station station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Embarcadero. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Embarcadero via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Sacramento and Embarcadero is 97 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Embarcadero without a car is to train and BART which takes 2h 18m and costs $29 - $32.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Sacramento to Embarcadero, including transfers.
Sacramento to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Embarcadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Embarcadero is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $230 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Sacramento to Embarcadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Embarcadero is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sacramento to Embarcadero.
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