There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Klamath National Forest by plane, bus, train or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Fly San Francisco to Arcata/Eureka, travel
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV)
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Travel from Arcata/Eureka to Klamath National Forest
Fly Oakland to Crescent City, travel
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Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)
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Travel from Crescent City to Klamath National Forest
Fly San Francisco to Medford, travel
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Medford (MFR)
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Travel from Medford to Klamath National Forest
Fly San Francisco to Redding, travel
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Redding (RDD)
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Travel from Redding to Klamath National Forest
Bus, travel via Petaluma
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Take the bus from McAllister St & Polk St to Copeland St Transit Mall
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Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcata
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Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Arrow Mill Road
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Travel from Arrow Mill Road to Klamath National Forest
Train, bus, travel
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Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
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Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
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Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Chevron Mini Mart
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Travel from Chevron Mini Mart to Klamath National Forest
Bus, travel
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Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Arcata Bus Station
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Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Klamath Glenn
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Travel from Klamath Glenn to Klamath National Forest
Night bus, bus, travel
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Take the night bus from San Francisco to Arcata
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Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Klamath Glenn
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Travel from Klamath Glenn to Klamath National Forest
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Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Klamath National Forest is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Klamath National Forest is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Klamath National Forest is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.
Last updated: 29 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The distance between San Francisco and Klamath National Forest is 263 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Klamath National Forest without a car is to bus and travel via Petaluma which takes 11h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from San Francisco to Klamath National Forest, including transfers.
The quickest flight from San Francisco Airport to Arcata/Eureka Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 8m.
United Airlines offers flights from San Francisco Airport to Arcata/Eureka Airport.
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport is to BART which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $10.

- Distance: 263.5 miles
- Duration: 4h 21m
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Klamath National Forest, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Klamath National Forest. However, you can take the BART to San Francisco International Airport, take the walk to San Francisco airport, fly to Arcata/Eureka, then take the travel to Klamath National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the BART to Coliseum, take the BART to Oakland International Airport Station, take the walk to Oakland airport, fly to Crescent City, then take the travel to Klamath National Forest.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco to Arcata/Eureka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $900
Flights from San Francisco to Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $380
Flights from San Francisco to Redding
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $650

- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Oakland to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $240

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $80
- Business Seat
- $50 - $75

- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- Website
- goldengatetransit.org
Bus from McAllister St & Polk St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $13
- Website
- Golden Gate Transit
- Youth (5-18) / Seniors (65+) / Disabled
- $4 - $7
- Adult
- $9 - $13

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html

- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Arrow Mill Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Klamath Glenn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit

- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from RABA Transit Center to Chevron Mini Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Arcata Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $85
Night bus from San Francisco to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $55 - $85
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