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

The cheapest way to get from Dunsmuir to San Rafael is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunsmuir to San Rafael is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Dunsmuir and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunsmuir to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Dunsmuir and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Dunsmuir station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Dunsmuir to San Rafael?

The distance between Dunsmuir and San Rafael is 309 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunsmuir to San Rafael without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 9h 10m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Dunsmuir to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Dunsmuir to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.

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

Dunsmuir to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Dunsmuir to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Dunsmuir to San Rafael is to train via Sacramento which takes 9h 10m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h.

Where does the Dunsmuir to San Rafael bus arrive?

Dunsmuir to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Dunsmuir to San Rafael train arrive?

Dunsmuir to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Dunsmuir to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunsmuir to San Rafael is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Dunsmuir to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 455+ hotels available in San Rafael.

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunsmuir to San Rafael by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
9h 10m
$103–201
Drive 262.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunsmuir to San Rafaelcar 262.4 mi
4h 23m
$48–70
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
10h
$79–135
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Redding Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
7h 35m
$493–871
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 51m
$109–212

Dunsmuir to San Rafael by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunsmuir to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Mt Shasta, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 10h.

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