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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $80 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles Union Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to San Rafael?

The distance between Flagstaff and San Rafael is 660 miles. The road distance is 764.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 21h 21m and costs $150 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Flagstaff to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

Train or bus from Flagstaff to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael is to bus which takes 21h 21m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 24h 35m.

Where does the Flagstaff to San Rafael bus arrive?

Flagstaff to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Flagstaff and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 12:36 AM in Flagstaff and 11:36 PM in San Rafael.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to San Rafael is 765 miles. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Flagstaff to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 460+ hotels available in San Rafael.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Flagstaff to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FLG - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
6h 17m
$84–347
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
21h 21m
$158–288
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
24h 35m
$230–527
Drive 760.2 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to San Rafaelcar 760.2 mi
12h 56m
$139–201
Fly Flagstaff to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLG - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
9h 4m
$149–739
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PHX - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
7h 11m
$442–1,212
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PHX - OAK
3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
7h 20m
$303–837
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery Streetsubway
24h 48m
$158–254

Flagstaff to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

21h 21mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael.

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Distance: 655.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 21h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 24h 35m.

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