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

The cheapest way to get from Saratoga to San Rafael is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saratoga to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $18.

How far is it from Saratoga to San Rafael?

The distance between Saratoga and San Rafael is 72 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saratoga to San Rafael without a car is to line 51 bus and Caltrain and line 101 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $18 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Saratoga to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Saratoga to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga to San Rafael is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Saratoga to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 470+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Saratoga to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via line 51 bus, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga to San Rafael by bus, train, ferry, subway, 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.

Line 51 bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 51
2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
3h 39m
$18–26
Drive 64.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saratoga to San Rafaelcar 64.7 mi
1h 18m
$12–18
Line 51 bus, Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 51
2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3h 53m
$16–31
Line 57 bus, BART
1. Take the bus from West Valley Transit Center to Old Ironsides Stationbus 57
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
3h 56m
$18–27
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
3h 56m

Saratoga to San Rafael by bus, train, and tram

65Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Saratoga to San Rafael.

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Distance: 71.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from West Valley College to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 3h 56m.

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