What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Townsend St & Lusk St and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to San Rafael?

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Rafael is 304 miles. The road distance is 338.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to San Rafael bus from?

Santa Barbara to San Rafael bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael is to bus via San Francisco which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Rafael bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to San Rafael bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Rafael is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 472+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Santa Barbara to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
4h 37m
$50–252
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San FranciscoFlixBus 2005
7h 48m
$52–141
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to OaklandCoast Starlight
10h 23m
$82–153
Drive 336.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Rafael336.2 mi
6h 5m
$62–89
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafael
4h 45m
$76–427
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 45m

Santa Barbara to San Rafael by bus and foot (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to San Rafael.

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Distance: 301.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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