There are 3 ways to get from San Rafael to Healdsburg by train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain Smart
2h 26m$2–10Bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Petalumabus Sonoma County Airport
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 2m$36–78Drive 52.1 mi
- Drive from San Rafael to Healdsburgcar 52.1 mi
55 min$10–14
San Rafael to Healdsburg by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Healdsburg is to train which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Healdsburg is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Healdsburg. However, there are services departing from San Rafael and arriving at Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop via E. Washington St. west of Ellis St. and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Healdsburg. However, there are services departing from SMART San Rafael and arriving at SMART Windsor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between San Rafael and Healdsburg is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Healdsburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $2 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from San Rafael to Healdsburg, including transfers.
San Rafael to Healdsburg bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from San Rafael station.
San Rafael to Healdsburg train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART San Rafael station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Healdsburg is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $2 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Healdsburg, CA, USA?
SMART operates a train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael to Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma, E. Washington St. west of Ellis St., E. Washington St. south of Lakeville, and Petaluma in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Rafael to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to Healdsburg bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Petaluma station.
San Rafael to Healdsburg train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Healdsburg is 52 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from San Rafael to Healdsburg.
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