
The Wells Fargo stage coach of the 19th Century made the trip from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco, California, in three weeks – stopping only long enough to change horses and/or drivers. Passengers could get off to spend the nights in coach inns or hotels and board another coach on a following day. There were three levels of fare. Those paying the least had to get out and push on uphill roads. Those paying more simply had to get out and walk on these hills. The highest fare permitted the passenger to remain in the coach while the others pushed and walked!




































