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How to get fromHouston to San Rafaelby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    7h 58m
    $103–414

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 22m
    $317–630

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 2h
    $472–1,076

  4. Drive 1,895.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to San Rafaelcar car 1,895.3 mi
    30h 40m
    $346–500

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    7h 36m
    $292–1,356

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    9h
    $356–1,623

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    9h 22m
    $208–926

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    9h 54m
    $346–1,556

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    10h 39m
    $208–909

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 40h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 2d 2h.

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