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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sonoma and San Rafael takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Sonoma to San Rafael. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
37 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Sonoma to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Sonoma and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sonoma is at 9:10 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Petaluma Transit Mall and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation2h • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitGolden Gate TransitGroome Transportation2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation2h • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitGolden Gate TransitGroome Transportation2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation2h • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitGolden Gate TransitGroome Transportation2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation2h • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitGolden Gate TransitGroome Transportation2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation2h • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitSonoma County TransitGroome Transportation3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Sonoma County TransitGolden Gate TransitGroome Transportation2h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sonoma to San Rafael? 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.

Map of how to get from Sonoma to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Sonoma, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to San Rafael via Petaluma Transit Mall, Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, E. Washington St. & Ellis St., and Petaluma in around 2h 49m.

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