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How to get fromSan Rafael to Pacific Groveby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Pacific Grove by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, subway, or train

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    5h 40m
    $111–142

  2. Drive 133.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Pacific Grovecar car 133.6 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 43m
    $99–158

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 17m
    $89–105

  5. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 5m
    $64–86

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 14m
    $36–76

San Rafael to Pacific Grove by bus, subway, and shuttle

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Rafael to Lighthouse / Carmel via Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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