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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Napa is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Napa is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Napa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Napa. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via El Cerrito Del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Napa?

The distance between San Rafael and Napa is 46 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Napa without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from San Rafael to Napa, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Napa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.

Where does the San Rafael to Napa bus arrive?

San Rafael to Napa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Napa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Napa is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from San Rafael to Napa.

Where can I stay near Napa?

There are 764+ hotels available in Napa.

San Rafael to Napa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Napa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain Smart
2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 18m
Drive 34.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Napacar 34.7 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Napataxi 34.7 mi
43 min
$120–160
Line 580 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
2h 30m
$7–12
Line 580 bus, bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus R
3. Take the bus from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus 11 / ...
3h 30m
$12–17

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and El Cerrito Del Norte Station in around 2h 30m.

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