The average bus between San Rafael and Seattle, WA takes 23h 44m and the fastest bus takes 22h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Rafael to Seattle, WA. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between San Rafael and Seattle, WA. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Seattle, WA at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 23h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from San Rafael to Seattle, WA? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Seattle, WA. However, there are services departing from San Rafael station and arriving at Seattle, WA station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.
San Rafael to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Rafael to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
The distance between San Rafael and Seattle, WA is 1,070.4 km. The road distance is 1,400 km.
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Seattle, WA via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 22h 13m.