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

The cheapest way to get from Capitola to San Rafael is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Capitola to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Capitola and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Capitola to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Front, San Jose and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Capitola to San Rafael?

The distance between Capitola and San Rafael is 106 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Capitola to San Rafael without a car is to bus and Caltrain and line 101 bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $26 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Capitola to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Capitola to San Rafael bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Capitola to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Capitola to San Rafael is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Capitola to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 472+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Capitola to San Rafael - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

There are 7 ways to get from Capitola to San Rafael by bus, train, ferry, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), subway, 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.

Bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
4h 47m
$26–45
Drive 94.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Capitola to San Rafael94.5 mi
1h 45m
$18–25
Bus, Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
4h 48m
$19–42
Taxi, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Capitola to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)MRY - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
3h 19m
$177–385
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Francisco
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
4h 54m
Line 1 bus, bus, train, BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave to Soquel Ave & Front1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
4. Take the subway from Coliseum to El Cerrito Del Norte
5. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W580
5h 20m
$26–44
Bus, line 101 bus via 41st Ave & Gross Rd
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
5h 27m
$23–45

Capitola to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

210Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 4h 54m.

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