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San Rafael, United States of America → Santa Monica, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from San Rafael to Santa Monica

Composite routes from San Rafael to Santa Monica

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.23–$216.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Van
Ave. Duration:
11h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$191.35

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from North Hollywood Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Del Amo Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
Website:
goldengate.org/
Train from San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB to El
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.89–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW 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 Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Santa Monica is to BART and bus which costs $39.13 - $130.43 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Santa Monica is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $81.52 - $315.22 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center Platform A SB and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via San Francisco Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Santa Monica?

The distance between San Rafael and Santa Monica is 614 km. The road distance is 629.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Santa Monica without a car is to BART and bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $39.13 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from San Rafael to Santa Monica, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Santa Monica is to train which takes 15h 41m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $195.65 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the San Rafael to Santa Monica bus arrive?

San Rafael to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Santa Monica is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from San Rafael to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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