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How to get fromMonterey to San Rafaelby bus, train, ferry, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to San Rafael by bus, train, ferry, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $34–60

  2. Drive 132.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to San Rafaelcar car 132.1 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–35

  3. Line 20 bus, train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    6h 24m
    $35–76

  4. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    6h 44m
    $33–57

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3h 45m
    $57–225

  6. Shuttle, line 101 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    4h 24m
    $74–89

Monterey to San Rafael by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 6h 44m.

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