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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Cotati is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Cotati is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Cotati?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Cotati Hub-Old Redwood Hwy & E Cotati Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Cotati?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART San Rafael and arriving at SMART Cotati. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from San Rafael to Cotati?

The distance between San Rafael and Cotati is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Cotati without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs .

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

The train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotati takes 46 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

San Rafael to Cotati bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Cotati train from?

San Rafael to Cotati train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART San Rafael station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Cotati?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Cotati is to train which takes 46 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 52 min.

Where does the San Rafael to Cotati bus arrive?

San Rafael to Cotati bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Cotati Hub-Old Redwood Hwy & E Cotati Ave station.

Where does the San Rafael to Cotati train arrive?

San Rafael to Cotati train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART Cotati station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Cotati?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Cotati is 30 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from San Rafael to Cotati.

Where can I stay near Cotati?

There are 225+ hotels available in Cotati.

San Rafael to Cotati - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Cotati by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotatitrain Smart
46 min
Drive 29.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Cotaticar 29.6 mi
31 min
$6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Cotati Hub-Old Redwood Hwy & E Cotati Avebus 101
52 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Cotatitaxi 29.6 mi
31 min
$110–140

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Cotati.

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Distance: 29.1 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

SMART operates a train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotati twice daily, and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Cotati Hub-Old Redwood Hwy & E Cotati Ave hourly. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 52 min.

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