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 71 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 26m and costs $18 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 460+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Saratoga to San Rafael - 4 ways to travel via line 51 bus, and Caltrain

There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga to San Rafael by bus, train, ferry, or car

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 26m
$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 45m
$16–31
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 51
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Avebus Ecr / ...
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 42m
$40–49

Saratoga to San Rafael by bus and train

65Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.4 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Larkspur - dropoff via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 4h 42m.

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