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6 h 31 min
632 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Santa Monica to San Rafael

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Cheapest
By car (632 km)
6 h 31 min
632 km.
from $34
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Rideshare
6 h 31 min
632 km.
from $8.24
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
4 h 55 min
570 km.
from $115.14
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
5 h 7 min
570 km.
from $192.08
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
6 h 38 min
570 km.
from $146.53

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$102.05–$318.92
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$293.41

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$191.35

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Milpitas to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
Email:
Website:
goldengate.org/
Train from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael is to bus which costs $34.78 - $119.57 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center Platform B SB via Los Angeles, Townsend St & 5th St and Larkin St & Grove St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to San Rafael?

The distance between Santa Monica and San Rafael is 619 km. The road distance is 630.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael without a car is to bus and BART which takes 10h 51m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to San Rafael bus from?

Santa Monica to San Rafael bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Rafael is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $119.57 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Santa Monica to San Rafael bus arrive?

Santa Monica to San Rafael bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to San Rafael is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Santa Monica to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 446+ hotels available in San Rafael. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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