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

The cheapest way to get from Susanville to San Rafael is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Susanville to San Rafael is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Susanville and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Susanville to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Susanville Riverside Drive and arriving at Andersen Dr & Du Bois St via Reno Amtrak, Vallejo Transit Center and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Susanville to San Rafael?

The distance between Susanville and San Rafael is 308 miles. The road distance is 258.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Susanville to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Susanville to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Susanville to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sage Stage, depart from Susanville Riverside Drive station.

Where does the Susanville to San Rafael bus arrive?

Susanville to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sage Stage, arrive at Amtrak Reno station.

Can I drive from Susanville to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Susanville to San Rafael is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Susanville to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 476+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Susanville to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Susanville to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Renobus Reno
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Vallejo Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
9h 18m
$54–97
Drive 257.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Susanville to San Rafaelcar 257.4 mi
5h
$47–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Renobus Reno
2. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
11h 26m
$80–170
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
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
5h 58m
$73–251
Bus via Truckee
1. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus
3. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus
9h 58m
$217–224
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
7h 29m
$90–501

Susanville to San Rafael by bus

3Weekly Buses

9h 18mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Susanville to San Rafael.

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Distance: 306.2 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Andersen Dr & Du Bois St via Reno Amtrak, Vallejo Transit Center, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 9h 18m.

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