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How to get fromSan Rafael to Capitolaby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Capitola by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Line 101 bus, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 55m
    $28–43

  2. Drive 90.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Capitolacar car 90.6 mi
    1h 54m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $362–742

  4. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 28m
    $25–42

San Rafael to Capitola by bus and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to 41st Ave & Clares via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 4h 28m.

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