What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Grass Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via San Francisco Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Grass Valley?

The distance between San Rafael and Grass Valley is 153 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Grass Valley bus from?

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

Where does the San Rafael to Grass Valley bus arrive?

San Rafael to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Grass Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Grass Valley is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from San Rafael to Grass Valley.

Where can I stay near Grass Valley?

There are 91+ hotels available in Grass Valley.

San Rafael to Grass Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn AmtrakCapitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
6h 16m
$43–64
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield AmtrakR / ...
2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Auburn Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
7h 34m
$21–81
Drive 138.9 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Grass Valley138.9 mi
2h 29m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
8h 25m
$34–62

San Rafael to Grass Valley by bus, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Grass Valley.

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Tinloy St at Bank St via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 8h 25m.

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