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How to get fromCarson City to San Rafaelby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Carson City to San Rafael by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    8h 19m
    $135–145

  2. Drive 210.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carson City to San Rafaelcar car 210.3 mi
    4h 7m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from N Carson Street and Hot Springs Road to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbus bus Crsn
    2. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    10h 28m
    $84–166

  4. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    5h 23m
    $216–492

  5. Bus, train via Fairfield

    1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train
    8h 49m
    $48–90

  6. Bus via Reno

    1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbus bus Crsn
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 2m
    $43–79

  7. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    7h 47m
    $114–525

Carson City to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Carson City, NV, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th St on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 4h.

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