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How to get fromSan Rafael to Marinaby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 21m
    $39–56

  2. Drive 123.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Marinacar car 123.4 mi
    2h 13m
    $23–33

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 7m
    $45–86

  4. Line 101 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 48m
    $70–86

  5. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 38m
    $36–56

San Rafael to Marina by bus, tram, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, 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 38m.

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