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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Mariposa is to ferry and BART and bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Mariposa is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Mariposa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Mariposa. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Midtown Mariposa via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Mariposa?

The distance between San Rafael and Mariposa is 179 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Mariposa without a car is to ferry and BART and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from San Rafael to Mariposa, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Mariposa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Where does the San Rafael to Mariposa bus arrive?

San Rafael to Mariposa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Mariposa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Mariposa is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from San Rafael to Mariposa.

Where can I stay near Mariposa?

There are 106+ hotels available in Mariposa.

San Rafael to Mariposa - 4 ways to travel via ferry, BART, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Mariposa by ferry, subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Ferry, BART, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
7h 45m
$32–48
Drive 174 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Mariposacar 174 mi
3h 13m
$32–46
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
8h 13m
$35–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
10h 28m
$55–89

San Rafael to Mariposa by ferry, foot, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Midtown Mariposa via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 28m.

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