What is the cheapest way to get from Sierra City to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Sierra City to San Rafael is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sierra City to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Sierra City to San Rafael is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Sierra City to San Rafael?

The distance between Sierra City and San Rafael is 279 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sierra City to San Rafael without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $240 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Sierra City to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Sierra City to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sierra City to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Sierra City to San Rafael is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Sierra City to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 429+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Sierra City to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sierra City to San Rafael by car, bus, train, plane, 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.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Sierra City to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarcar
2. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Northstar
6h 30m
$113–120
Drive 197.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sierra City to San Rafaelcar 197.4 mi
3h 42m
$36–52
Drive, train (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Sierra City to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
6h 46m
$59–519
Drive, fly, bus
1. Drive from Sierra City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 56m
$62–277
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Sierra City to Alta Storecar
2. Take the bus from Alta Store to Auburn Stationbus 40
3. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain
7h 28m
$58–79
Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the taxi from Sierra City to Truckeetaxi
2. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 57m
$244–347

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sierra City to San Rafael.

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Sierra City to San Rafael. However, you can drive to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, take the bus to San Francisco - 16th St, walk to De Haro St & 16th St, take the line 19 bus to Larkin St & Grove St, then take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sierra City to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via Colfax Amtrak Station, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 6h 46m.

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