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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carson City to San Rafael by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th StbusHeavenly Ski Lodge
    8h 15m
    $130–139

  2. Drive 210.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carson City to San Rafaelcar210.3 mi
    4h 6m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from N Carson Street and Hot Springs Road to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbusCrsn
    2. Take the train from Reno to RichmondtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    10h 37m
    $93–456

  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
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeRNO - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
    5h 33m
    $53–240

  5. Bus via Reno

    1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbusCrsn
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Vallejo Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0870
    8h 34m
    $47–113

  6. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeRNO - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
    6h 54m
    $69–372

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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