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 and BART which costs $65 - $75 and takes 8h 19m.

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 27m 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 17m.

How far is it from California to San Rafael?

The distance between California and San Rafael is 404 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 and BART which takes 8h 19m and costs $65 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m 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.

Train or bus from California to San Rafael?

The best way to get from California to San Rafael is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $190 and takes 9h 17m.

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.

Can I drive from California to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between California to San Rafael is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from California to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 472+ hotels available in San Rafael.

California to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to San Rafael by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan SandwichSan Fran
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del NorteOrange-N
8h 19m
$65–74
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
9h 17m
$50–181
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to OaklandCoast Starlight
12h 53m
$79–157
Drive 391.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Rafael391.4 mi
6h 27m
$72–104
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San FranciscoFlixBus 2005
9h 53m
$52–143

California to San Rafael by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

12h 53mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to San Rafael.

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Distance: 401.5 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–180 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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