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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara University to San Rafael is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara University to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clara University and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara University to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Transit Center and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Daly City BART Station and Mission St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Santa Clara University to San Rafael?

The distance between Santa Clara University and San Rafael is 66 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara University to San Rafael without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $17 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Santa Clara University to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Santa Clara University to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Clara University to San Rafael bus arrive?

Santa Clara University to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara University to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara University to San Rafael is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Santa Clara University to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 971+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Santa Clara University to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Clara University to San Rafael by train, bus, ferry, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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

Caltrain, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
2h 44m
$17–22
Drive 62 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Clara University to San Rafaelcar 62 mi
1h 11m
$12–17
Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
2h 58m
$15–27
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
3h 58m
$18–33
Train, BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus 580
2h 47m
$19–36
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
5h 21m
$12–20

Santa Clara University to San Rafael by foot, train, tram, and bus

291Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 65.9 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Clara University to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 3h 58m.

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