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 Redwood Park n Ride and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Napa to San Rafael?

The distance between Napa and San Rafael is 46 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 train which takes 1h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m 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 Vine Transit, depart from Redwood Park n Ride station.

Where does the Napa to San Rafael bus arrive?

Napa to San Rafael bus services, operated by Vine Transit, arrive at El Cerrito Del Norte 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 977+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Napa to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Napa to San Rafael by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
1h 56m
Drive 34.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Napa to San Rafaelcar 34.7 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Napa to San Rafaeltaxi 34.7 mi
43 min
$120–160
Bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580 / ...
2h 13m
$7–11
Line 11 bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr to Vallejo Ferry Terminal Southbus 11 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580 / ...
3h 19m
$12–16

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Park n Ride to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via El Cerrito Del Norte Station and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 2h 13m.

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