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How to get fromSolvang to San Rafaelby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Solvang to San Rafael by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 11m
    $49–88

  2. 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
    $93–195

  3. Drive 308.4 mi

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

  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
    $116–327

  5. Bus, Caltrain

    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
    $95–147

  6. 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
    $130–520

  7. 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
    $83–288

Solvang to San Rafael by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Santa Maria, San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 8h 11m.

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