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

The cheapest way to get from Temecula to San Rafael is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Temecula to San Rafael is to drive and fly and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $170 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Temecula and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Diego and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Temecula to San Rafael?

The distance between Temecula and San Rafael is 522 miles. The road distance is 477.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Temecula to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $85 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Temecula to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Temecula to San Rafael bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.

Where does the Temecula to San Rafael bus arrive?

Temecula to San Rafael bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Temecula to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to San Rafael is 477 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Temecula to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 443+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Temecula to San Rafael - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Temecula to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPcar
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 25m
$174–360
Drive 474.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Temecula to San Rafaelcar 474.4 mi
7h 54m
$87–125
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015
2. Take the bus from San Diego to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
13h 54m
$88–139
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 30m
$144–306
Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
7h 22m
$117–655
Bus via Oceanside
1. Take the bus from Temecula to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 36m
$107–169
Bus, train via Escondido
1. Take the bus from Temecula to Escondidobus
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
18h 42m
$176–373

Temecula to San Rafael by bus (Flixbus)

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13h 54mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.6 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Diego, El Cerrito del Norte BART, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 in around 13h 54m.

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