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

The cheapest way to get from California to San Rafael is to bus via El Cerrito del Norte BART which costs $65 - $100 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to San Rafael is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between California and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between California and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from California to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Montgomery Street via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from California to San Rafael?

The distance between California and San Rafael is 418 miles. The road distance is 393.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from California to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

California to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to San Rafael train from?

California to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to San Rafael?

The best way to get from California to San Rafael is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the California to San Rafael bus arrive?

California to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the California to San Rafael train arrive?

California to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from California to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between California to San Rafael is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from California to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 443+ hotels available in San Rafael.

California to San Rafael - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 16m
$68–106
Bus via El Cerrito del Norte BART (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
9h 59m
$66–99
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
12h 58m
$128–276
Drive 391.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Rafaelcar 391.4 mi
6h 30m
$72–104

California to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

9h 16mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.2 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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