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

The cheapest way to get from Napa to San Rafael is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Napa to San Rafael is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Napa and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Napa to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A via Copeland St Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Napa to San Rafael?

The distance between Napa and San Rafael is 47 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Napa to San Rafael without a car is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Napa to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Napa to San Rafael bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Napa to San Rafael bus arrive?

Napa to San Rafael bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Napa to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Napa to San Rafael is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Napa to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 464+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Napa to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Napa to San Rafael by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, 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, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to PetalumaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A101
2h 6m
Drive 34.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Napa to San Rafael34.7 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Napa to San Rafael34.7 mi
43 min
$120–160
Bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station29
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B580 / ...
2h 13m
$7–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to PetalumaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
2h 20m
Line 11 bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr to Vallejo Ferry Terminal South11 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B580 / ...
3h 18m
$12–16

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A via Copeland St Transit Mall in around 2h 6m.

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