There are 3 ways to get from Carmichael to San Rafael by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
4h 5m$34–68Drive 93.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to San Rafaelcar 93.2 mi
1h 44m$17–25Line 23 bus, line 88 bus, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrtbus 23
- Take the bus from Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt to J St & 8Th Stbus 88
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
7h 2m$26–42
Carmichael to San Rafael by tram, train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to San Rafael is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Carmichael and San Rafael is 104 miles. The road distance is 93.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to San Rafael without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Carmichael to San Rafael, including transfers.
Carmichael to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave station.
Carmichael to San Rafael train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Mather Field/Mills Station.
Carmichael to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt station.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt, J St & 8Th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt to J St & 8Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $6–9
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Booking & Getting There
Carmichael to San Rafael train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to San Rafael is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Carmichael to San Rafael.
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