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

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There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys to San Rafael by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, 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
    $246–448

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

    cheapest
    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 51m
    $54–223

  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 47m
    $87–122

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 42m
    $107–234

  5. Drive 377.7 mi

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

  6. 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
    $82–463

  7. 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
    $79–418

  8. 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 44m
    $91–510

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

    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 14m
    $83–455

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 48m
    $79–140

Van Nuys to San Rafael by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage 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 $95–230 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 $65–120 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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