How to Travel from San Francisco to Napa Valley

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Leave before or after rush hour on a weekday.. Plot out your trip on a map or GPS device.. Take the Golden Gate Bridge north.

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1

Leave before or after rush hour on a weekday.

Step 1

Leave before or after rush hour on a weekday.

2

Plot out your trip on a map or GPS device.

Step 2

Plot out your trip on a map or GPS device.

3

Take the Golden Gate Bridge north.

Step 3

Take the Golden Gate Bridge north.

4

Connect from US Hwy 101 to CA Hwy 37 East.

Step 4

Connect from US Hwy 101 to CA Hwy 37 East.

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Continue east on Hwy 37 until turning off on CA Hwy 121.

Step 5

Continue east on Hwy 37 until turning off on CA Hwy 121.

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Turn left onto CA Hwy 29 to arrive in Napa Valley.

Step 6

Turn left onto CA Hwy 29 to arrive in Napa Valley.

7

Check the BayLink Ferry schedule.

Step 7

Check the BayLink Ferry schedule.

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Buy a ferry ticket.

Step 8

Buy a ferry ticket.

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Catch the ferry at the Ferry Building.

Step 9

Catch the ferry at the Ferry Building.

10

Take the ferry to Vallejo.

Step 10

Take the ferry to Vallejo.

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Get on the VINE bus servicing route 11.

Step 11

Get on the VINE bus servicing route 11.

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Plan to visit wineries along the bus route on the Hwy 29.

Step 12

Plan to visit wineries along the bus route on the Hwy 29.

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Book a private or large group tour for an all-inclusive trip.

Step 13

Book a private or large group tour for an all-inclusive trip.

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Call a taxi or limo for easy, private service.

Step 14

Call a taxi or limo for easy, private service.

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Use a ride-sharing app for a slightly cheaper private option.

Step 15

Use a ride-sharing app for a slightly cheaper private option.

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Use a private plane to fly into Napa's small airport for a bit of luxury.

Step 16

Use a private plane to fly into Napa's small airport for a bit of luxury.

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Book a helicopter ride or tour for a thrilling journey.

Step 17

Book a helicopter ride or tour for a thrilling journey.

18

Decide where in Napa Valley you want to visit.

Step 18

Decide where in Napa Valley you want to visit.

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Book a hotel if you plan to stay overnight.

Step 19

Book a hotel if you plan to stay overnight.

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Decide what wineries you want to visit.

Step 20

Decide what wineries you want to visit.

21

Look into kid-friendly events if you're traveling with children.

Step 21

Look into kid-friendly events if you're traveling with children.

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