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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Rafael is to train which costs $1 - $7 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Rafael is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and San Rafael?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at SMART San Rafael. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to San Rafael?

The distance between Santa Rosa and San Rafael is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to San Rafael without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $1 - $7.

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

The train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Santa Rosa to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to San Rafael train from?

Santa Rosa to San Rafael train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to San Rafael is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $55 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to San Rafael bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to San Rafael train arrive?

Santa Rosa to San Rafael train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to San Rafael is 38 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Santa Rosa to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 472+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Santa Rosa to San Rafael - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to San Rafael by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
1h 1m
$1–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A101
1h 20m
$8–55
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to San Rafael37.5 mi
39 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa to San Rafael37.5 mi
39 min
$130–170

Santa Rosa to San Rafael by train

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Distance: 36.8 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

SMART operates a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Groome Transportation also services this route every 3 hours.

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