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

The cheapest way to get from Pomona to San Rafael is to tram and bus and BART which costs $60 - $90 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pomona to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $65 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Pomona and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Pomona to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Pomona Transit Center and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Pomona to San Rafael?

The distance between Pomona and San Rafael is 406 miles. The road distance is 421.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pomona to San Rafael without a car is to tram and bus and BART which takes 10h 59m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Pomona to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Pomona to San Rafael bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Pomona to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Pomona to San Rafael is to train which takes 15h 57m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Pomona to San Rafael bus arrive?

Pomona to San Rafael bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.

Can I drive from Pomona to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Pomona to San Rafael is 421 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Pomona to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 958+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Pomona to San Rafael - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, tram, and BART

There are 10 ways to get from Pomona to San Rafael by plane, bus, tram, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 48m
$69–284
Tram, bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Chinatown Stationtram
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
10h 59m
$62–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
15h 57m
$131–300
Drive 418.6 mi
1. Drive from Pomona to San Rafaelcar 418.6 mi
6h 57m
$77–111
Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
4h 48m
$98–547
Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, line 580 bus
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Du Bois Stbus
6h 12m
$102–624
Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
6h 41m
$84–457
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Del Amo Stationtram
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
7h 28m
$92–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
11h 58m
$74–146
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway Green-S
13h 3m
$96–129

Pomona to San Rafael by tram, bus, and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 59mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pomona Transit Center to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 11h 58m.

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