There are 3 ways to get from Willits to San Rafael by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 46m$29–50Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Willits to San Rafaelcar 119.6 mi
2h 9m$22–32Bus via Santa Rosa Airport (STS)
- Take the bus from Babcock Park to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
4h 24m$26–78
Willits to San Rafael by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Willits to San Rafael is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Willits to San Rafael is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Willits to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Babcock Park and arriving at San Rafael via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Willits and San Rafael is 122 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.
The best way to get from Willits to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Willits to San Rafael, including transfers.
Willits to San Rafael bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, depart from Babcock Park station.
Willits to San Rafael bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, arrive at Sonoma County Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Willits to San Rafael is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Willits to San Rafael.
There are 403+ hotels available in San Rafael.
What companies run services between Willits, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Petaluma once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- mendocinotransit.org
Bus from Babcock Park to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- https://mendocinotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://mendocinotransit.org/maps-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $21–55
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