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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Murrieta by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Murrietacar car
    4h 43m
    $98–480

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus bus 206
    15h 3m
    $68–117

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus bus 206
    18h 44m
    $139–309

  4. Drive 468.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Murrietacar car 468.8 mi
    7h 47m
    $86–124

  5. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Murrietacar car
    4h 55m
    $94–390

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Corona - North Maintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus bus 206
    17h
    $89–164

San Rafael to Murrieta by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Murrieta. However, you can take the bus to Oakland International Airport, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Murrieta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Jefferson + Kalmia via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Corona - North Main, and Corona Transit Center in around 15h 3m.

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