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How to get fromSan Rafael to Anaheimby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Rafael to Anaheim by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Lincoln-Anaheimbus bus
    5h 29m
    $75–376

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    12h 21m
    $56–161

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus bus San Fran
    10h 35m
    $80–91

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 51m
    $92–157

  5. Drive 417.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Anaheimcar car 417.2 mi
    6h 56m
    $77–110

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus
    5h 42m
    $85–466

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    6h 8m
    $73–325

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus
    6h 26m
    $326–585

  9. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    6h 11m
    $82–418

  10. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $129–635

  11. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $98–479

  12. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 47m
    $56–189

San Rafael to Anaheim by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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