What is the cheapest way to get from Aptos to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Aptos to San Rafael is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aptos to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Aptos to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Aptos and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Aptos to San Rafael?

The distance between Aptos and San Rafael is 101 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.

How do I travel from Aptos to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Aptos to San Rafael without a car is to taxi and BART and line 580 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $150 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Aptos to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Aptos to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aptos to San Rafael bus from?

Aptos to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Aptos to San Rafael bus arrive?

Aptos to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Aptos to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to San Rafael is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Aptos to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Aptos to San Rafael - 4 ways to travel via taxi, BART, line 580 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aptos to San Rafael by taxi, subway, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, BART, line 580 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Aptos to Berryessa / North San Josetaxi
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus 580
3h 8m
$152–183
Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aptos to San Rafaelcar 97.4 mi
1h 49m
$18–26
Bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
4h 50m
$28–46
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
5h 41m
$26–49

Aptos to San Rafael by bus and train

210Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 41m.

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