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How to get fromMadrid to San Rafaelby plane, bus, subway, or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MAD - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    16h 26m
    $443–1,134

  2. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane MAD - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus bus
    21h 5m
    $256–907

  3. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MAD - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    18h 55m
    $376–1,357

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MAD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    20h 19m
    $357–1,324

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MAD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    21h 17m
    $390–1,382

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,833.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Madrid to San Rafael. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco Airport, then take the bus to Larkspur - dropoff. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport (STS), walk to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, then take the bus to San Rafael.

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