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How to get fromSan Rafael to Crescent Cityby bus, plane, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Crescent City by bus, plane, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    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
    3h 12m
    $226–319

  2. Drive 338 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Crescent Citycar car 338 mi
    6h 15m
    $62–90

  3. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus
    3. Drive from Arcata to Crescent Citycar car
    8h 42m
    $95–144

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    11h 47m
    $89–130

San Rafael to Crescent City by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from SMART San Rafael to Grocery Outlet via SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Arcata Transit Center in around 11h 47m.

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