What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $19.

How far is it from San Rafael to Los Gatos?

The distance between San Rafael and Los Gatos is 76 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos without a car is to line 580 bus and BART and bus and tram and line 27 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Los Gatos is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from San Rafael to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 478+ hotels available in Los Gatos.

San Rafael to Los Gatos - 5 ways to travel via line 580 bus, BART, bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos by bus, subway, tram, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Line 580 bus, BART, bus, tram, line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to Santa Clara & 1stbus
4. Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Winchester Stationtram
5. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratogabus 27
3h 42m
$21–32
Drive 69.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Los Gatoscar 69.2 mi
1h 22m
$13–19
Line 101 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h
$22–30
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 1m
Line 101 bus, BART, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to Good Samaritan Hospitalbus 61
4h 9m
$16–25

San Rafael to Los Gatos by bus, subway, and tram

135Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Los Gatos.

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Distance: 75.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via Mission St & Fremont St, San Francisco, San Jose, Diridon Station, Winchester Station, and Winchester Station in around 4h 1m.

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