What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Glen Ellen?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Glen Ellen. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Arnold Dr & Warm Springs Rd via Santa Rosa Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Glen Ellen?

The distance between San Rafael and Glen Ellen is 40 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Glen Ellen bus from?

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

Where does the San Rafael to Glen Ellen bus arrive?

San Rafael to Glen Ellen bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Glen Ellen?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Glen Ellen is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from San Rafael to Glen Ellen.

Where can I stay near Glen Ellen?

There are 356+ hotels available in Glen Ellen.

San Rafael to Glen Ellen - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Northtrain Smart
2. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Glen Ellentaxi
1h 15m
Drive 32.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Glen Ellencar 32.7 mi
43 min
$6–9
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Arnold Dr & Warm Springs Rdbus 30
2h 51m
$9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Glen Ellentaxi 32.7 mi
43 min
$120–150

San Rafael to Glen Ellen by bus

56Weekly Buses

2h 51mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Glen Ellen.

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Arnold Dr & Warm Springs Rd via Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 2h 51m.

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