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How to get fromSan Rafael to Mendocino Countyby train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Mendocino County by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Mendocino Countytaxi taxi
    3h 44m

  2. Drive 122.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Mendocino Countycar car 122.8 mi
    2h 34m
    $23–33

  3. Bus via Santa Rosa Airport (STS)

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus Sonoma County Airport
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Alder Ln - Lumber Jacksbus bus 65
    4h 54m
    $69–128

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 6m
    $79–107

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  • Distance: 124.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael to Mendocino County via Sonoma County Airport and Alder Ln - Lumber Jacks in around 4h 54m.

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