What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Marina?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Marina is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Marina?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Marina is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Marina?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Marina. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Del Monte / Palm via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Marina?

The distance between San Rafael and Marina is 137 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Marina without a car is to ferry and Caltrain and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Marina?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from San Rafael to Marina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Marina bus from?

San Rafael to Marina bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Marina?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Marina is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the San Rafael to Marina bus arrive?

San Rafael to Marina bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Marina?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Marina is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from San Rafael to Marina.

Where can I stay near Marina?

There are 292+ hotels available in Marina.

San Rafael to Marina - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, Caltrain, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Marina by ferry, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

Ferry, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
5h 30m
$35–61
Drive 123.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Marinacar 123.4 mi
2h 13m
$23–33
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
5h 42m
$32–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 6m
$33–71
Line 101 bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Reservation / Marina Landingshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h
$75–96

San Rafael to Marina by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 42mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Marina.

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Distance: 136.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Del Monte / Palm via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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