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

The cheapest way to get from Madera to San Rafael is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madera to San Rafael is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Madera to San Rafael?

The distance between Madera and San Rafael is 194 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madera to San Rafael without a car is to bus and BART via Mission St & 2nd St which takes 5h 33m and costs $55 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Madera to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madera to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Madera to San Rafael is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Madera to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 957+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Madera to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, car, plane, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Madera to San Rafael by bus, subway, car, plane, or train

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

Bus, BART via Mission St & 2nd St
best
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway Green-S
5h 33m
$55–87
Drive 171 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madera to San Rafaelcar 171 mi
3h 3m
$32–46
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
5h 33m
$64–251
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
5h 41m
$55–86
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
6h 19m
$59–90

Madera to San Rafael by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madera to San Rafael.

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Distance: 192.9 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Madera to San Rafael. However, you can take the bus to San Jose - King Rd, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 77 bus to Berryessa BART, walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, take the subway to Montgomery Street, walk to Mission St & 2nd St, then take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Alternatively, you can drive from Madera to San Rafael in around 3h 3m.

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