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How to get fromSan Francisco to Donner Ski Ranchby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranch by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    4h 28m
    $170–190

  2. Drive 177.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Donner Ski Ranchcar car 177.4 mi
    3h 11m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 23m
    $89–511

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus bus
    4h 48m

  5. Bus via Truckee (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h 2m
    $72–126

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Donner Ski Ranch, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–450 and the journey takes 5h 26m.

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