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

The cheapest way to get from Sonoma to San Rafael is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sonoma to San Rafael is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Sonoma and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Plaza and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A via Copeland St Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Sonoma to San Rafael?

The distance between Sonoma and San Rafael is 38 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sonoma to San Rafael without a car is to line 40 bus and line 101 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $7 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Sonoma to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sonoma to San Rafael bus from?

Sonoma to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sonoma County Transit, depart from Sonoma Plaza station.

Where does the Sonoma to San Rafael bus arrive?

Sonoma to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sonoma County Transit, arrive at Petaluma Transit Mall station.

Can I drive from Sonoma to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma to San Rafael is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Sonoma to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 415+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Sonoma to San Rafael - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sonoma to San Rafael by bus, car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 40 bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus 40
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 101
2h 6m
$8–11
Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sonoma to San Rafaelcar 27.3 mi
35 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sonoma to San Rafaeltaxi 27.3 mi
35 min
$100–130
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus 40
2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2h 20m

Sonoma to San Rafael by bus

35Weekly Buses

2h 6mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sonoma to San Rafael.

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A via Copeland St Transit Mall in around 2h 6m.

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