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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Rafael is to line 20 bus and bus and line 101 bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 29m.

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 Train Station, Townsend St & Lusk St and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Monterey to San Rafael?

The distance between Monterey and San Rafael is 147 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 bus and line 101 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.

Where does the Monterey to San Rafael bus arrive?

Monterey to San Rafael bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 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 412+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Monterey to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to San Rafael by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Line 20 bus, bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
5h 29m
$23–37
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 28m
$39–81
Drive 132.1 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to San Rafaelcar 132.1 mi
2h 22m
$25–35
Fly, bus
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 47m
$58–245
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 29m
$74–89

Monterey to San Rafael by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Monterey to San Rafael.

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 Train Station, San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 5h 29m.

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