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How to get fromVan Nuys to San RafaelBy plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Van Nuys to San Rafael by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    4h 21m
    $308–640

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, line 580 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Du Bois Stbus bus
    6h 5m
    $68–375

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Fernando to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway Green-S
    10h 51m
    $87–122

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 33m
    $130–277

  5. Drive 377.7 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to San Rafaelcar car 377.7 mi
    6h 15m
    $69–100

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    4h 46m
    $70–275

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    4h 25m
    $77–413

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    4h 55m
    $74–398

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    5h 36m
    $71–390

  10. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    6. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    7h 6m
    $86–465

  11. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    11h 45m
    $74–140

Van Nuys to San Rafael by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 10h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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