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Tacoma to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tacoma and San Rafael takes 23h 5m and the fastest bus takes 22h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Tacoma 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.

23h 5m
Duration
837 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Tacoma to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Tacoma and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 3:15 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and take an average of 23h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit24h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit24h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit22h 35m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tacoma 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.

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  • Distance: 837.5 mi
  • Duration: 23h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 22h 9m.

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