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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to San Rafael is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $240 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $95 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sparks Transit Center and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Denver to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 11m.

How far is it from Denver to San Rafael?

The distance between Denver and San Rafael is 1025 miles. The road distance is 1211 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $230 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Denver to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Denver to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where do I catch the Denver to San Rafael train from?

Denver to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train or bus from Denver to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Denver to San Rafael is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $230 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,200 and takes 34h 11m.

Where does the Denver to San Rafael bus arrive?

Denver to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Denver and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 4:43 AM in Denver and 3:43 AM in San Rafael.

Where does the Denver to San Rafael train arrive?

Denver to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Denver to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to San Rafael is 1211 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Denver to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 451+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Denver to San Rafael - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 8 ways to get from Denver to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
6h 1m
$97–235
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane DEN - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus
6h 55m
$87–364
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
29h 16m
$236–354
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
34h 11m
$757–1,162
Drive 1,204 mi
1. Drive from Denver to San Rafaelcar 1,204 mi
20h 19m
$199–288
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
6h 5m
$100–429
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
7h 24m
$100–444
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
8h 27m
$167–454

Denver to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound)

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29h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,019.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Denver Union Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 29h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,200 and the journey takes 33h 1m.

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