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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Visalia is to BART and bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Visalia is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Visalia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Visalia station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Visalia Transit Station via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Visalia?

The distance between San Rafael and Visalia is 247 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Visalia without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from San Rafael to Visalia, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Visalia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Where does the San Rafael to Visalia bus arrive?

San Rafael to Visalia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Visalia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Visalia is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from San Rafael to Visalia.

Where can I stay near Visalia?

There are 79+ hotels available in Visalia.

San Rafael to Visalia - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Visalia by subway, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Visalia Transit Station
8h 23m
$43–84
Drive 234.9 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Visalia234.9 mi
4h 3m
$43–62
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
6h 19m
$112–389
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Visalia Transit StationGreyhound US0831
10h 34m
$63–113
Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)SFO - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
6h 50m
$91–418

San Rafael to Visalia by bus and subway

8Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.8 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Visalia Transit Station via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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