What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael is to bus and train via Sacramento which costs $27 - $35 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Grass Valley to San Rafael?

The distance between Grass Valley and San Rafael is 155 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 23m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to San Rafael is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Grass Valley to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 464+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Grass Valley to San Rafael - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to RichmondCapitol Corridor
5h 23m
$38–59
Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to San Rafael138.8 mi
2h 29m
$26–37
Bus, train via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
4. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte StationR / ...
7h 54m
$28–34

Grass Valley to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

1Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grass Valley to San Rafael.

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Distance: 153.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Grass Valley to San Rafael. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, then take the line 580 bus to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento, Suisun-Fairfield, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 7h 54m.

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