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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook is to bus and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Fallbrook?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Fallbrook. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Main Av & Fallbrook St via San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Fallbrook?

The distance between San Rafael and Fallbrook is 476 miles. The road distance is 490.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Fallbrook?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 19h 13m.

Where does the San Rafael to Fallbrook bus arrive?

San Rafael to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Fallbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Fallbrook is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from San Rafael to Fallbrook.

Where can I stay near Fallbrook?

There are 529+ hotels available in Fallbrook.

San Rafael to Fallbrook - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
4h 28m
$157–382
Drive 487.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Fallbrookcar 487.5 mi
8h 8m
$89–129
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
16h 35m
$90–179
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
19h 13m
$156–359
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
3h 57m
$151–462
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train
7h 38m
$102–551

San Rafael to Fallbrook by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

16h 35mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Fallbrook.

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Distance: 473.6 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to Main Av & Fallbrook St via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Vista Transit Center, and Vista Transit Center Stall 8 in around 19h 13m.

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