What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $65.

How far is it from San Rafael to Morro Bay?

The distance between San Rafael and Morro Bay is 272 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay, including transfers.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Morro Bay?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 9h 21m.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Morro Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Morro Bay is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from San Rafael to Morro Bay.

Where can I stay near Morro Bay?

There are 222+ hotels available in Morro Bay.

San Rafael to Morro Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15m
Drive 245.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Morro Baycar 245.5 mi
4h 25m
$45–65
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
9h 21m
$137–206
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
6h 19m
$62–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
12h 18m
$60–118

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Morro Bay.

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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