There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Humboldt State University by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 5m$75–120Drive 261.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Humboldt State Universitycar 261.9 mi
4h 48m$48–69Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 55m$493–1,735Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Cal Poly Humboldt - Library Circlebus
6h 7m$224–312
San Rafael to Humboldt State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Humboldt State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Humboldt State University is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between San Rafael and Humboldt State University is 267 miles. The road distance is 263.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Humboldt State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from San Rafael to Humboldt State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Humboldt State University is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from San Rafael to Humboldt State University.
There are 70+ hotels available in Humboldt State University.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Humboldt State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Cal Poly Humboldt - Library Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
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