The average bus between San Rafael and Sonoma takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Rafael to Sonoma. 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 3 times a day between San Rafael and Sonoma. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Sonoma at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 20m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

6h 25m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from San Rafael station and arriving at Sonoma station via Copeland St Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
San Rafael to Sonoma bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
San Rafael to Sonoma bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Sonoma Plaza station.
The distance between San Rafael and Sonoma is 36.1 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Sonoma Plaza via Petaluma Transit Mall in around 2h 21m.