There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Rocklin by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 49m$38–76Drive 103.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Rocklincar 103.9 mi
1h 51m$19–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
6h 32m$23–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Rocklin Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 56m$33–63
San Rafael to Rocklin by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Rocklin. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Galleria Cir & West Dr via San Francisco Bus Station and Vernon St & Grant St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Rocklin station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Rocklin Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between San Rafael and Rocklin is 113 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from San Rafael to Rocklin, including transfers.
San Rafael to Rocklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Rafael to Rocklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Rocklin, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Rocklin Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Sacramento to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to Rocklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roseville Bus Stop station.
San Rafael to Rocklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rocklin Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Rocklin is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from San Rafael to Rocklin.
There are 144+ hotels available in Rocklin.