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How to get fromSolvang to San Rafaelby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Solvang to San Rafael by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    8h 35m
    $100–158

  2. Drive 308.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to San Rafaelcar car 308.4 mi
    5h 31m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 14m
    $95–198

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    5h 46m
    $116–317

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    5h 48m
    $135–540

  6. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    7h 42m
    $83–271

Solvang to San Rafael by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Solvang to San Rafael. However, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 30 bus to Kearny St & Geary St, walk to Mission St & 2nd St, then take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 10h 14m.

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