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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Rafael is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to San Rafael is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Monterey to San Rafael?

The distance between Monterey and San Rafael is 112 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to San Rafael without a car is to line 20 bus and train and line 101 bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Monterey to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to San Rafael bus from?

Monterey to San Rafael bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Monterey to San Rafael bus arrive?

Monterey to San Rafael bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Monterey to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to San Rafael is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Monterey to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 451+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Monterey to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to San Rafael by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
3h 49m
$57–225
Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to San Rafaelcar 132.1 mi
2h 22m
$25–35
Line 20 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
6h 24m
$39–81
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
6h 44m
$36–64
Shuttle, line 101 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
4h 24m
$74–89

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

7Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterey to San Rafael.

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Distance: 111.4 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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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