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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Rocklin?

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 17m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Rocklin?

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 50m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Rocklin?

The distance between San Rafael and Rocklin is 113 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from San Rafael to Rocklin, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Rocklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Rocklin train from?

San Rafael to Rocklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Rocklin?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Rocklin is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the San Rafael to Rocklin bus arrive?

San Rafael to Rocklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roseville Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Rafael to Rocklin train arrive?

San Rafael to Rocklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rocklin Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Rocklin?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Rocklin is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from San Rafael to Rocklin.

Where can I stay near Rocklin?

There are 90+ hotels available in Rocklin.

San Rafael to Rocklin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Rocklin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 50m
$37–76
Drive 103.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Rocklincar 103.9 mi
1h 51m
$19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Stationbus R / ...
2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 8m
$31–53
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
6h 17m
$23–44

San Rafael to Rocklin by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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3h 50mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 $16–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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