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How to get fromSan Rafael to Crater Lakeby plane, car, train, taxi or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Rafael to Crater Lake by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SFO - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    5h 55m
    $79–332

  2. Drive 410.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 410.4 mi
    7h 39m
    $75–109

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chemulttrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    14h 56m
    $188–343

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hubbus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Front Street Station - Medfordbus bus
    4. Drive from Avenue "R" - North of Kelly Rd to Crater Lakecar car
    17h 28m

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane SFO - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Airport to Beaver Marshbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beaver Marsh to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    $189–506

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane OAK - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Chemulttrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $259–647

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane SFO - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Chemulttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $253–566

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Front Street Station - Medfordbus bus
    4. Drive from Front Street Station - Medford to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    9h 35m
    $204–375

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Crater Lake. However, you can take the bus to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad, take the bus to San Francisco Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR), then drive to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodge. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Mission St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Chemult, then take the taxi to Crater Lake.

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