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How to get fromSan Rafael to Carson Cityby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Carson City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Sacramento

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    9h 16m

  2. Drive  210.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Carson Citycar car 210.3 mi
    4h 9m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus Crsn
    10h 24m
    $130–216

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    5h 39m
    $276–512

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus Crsn
    9h 44m
    $43–74

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via San Francisco Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 9h 44m.

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