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How to Travel from

Santa Clara to San Rafael

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Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to El
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.83–$5.23
Train from Milpitas to Montgomery
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
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 from Mission St & 2nd St to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$10.21

Bus operators

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Benton & Main to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87
Bus from El Camino & Scott to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.60–$5.19

Airlines

Marin Airporter

Phone:
+1 415-461-4222
Website:
marinairporter.com/
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.45

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to San Rafael is to drive which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Scott and arriving at Larkspur - dropoff via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clara to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB via Coliseum and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Santa Clara to San Rafael?

The distance between Santa Clara and San Rafael is 104 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to San Rafael without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $14.13 - $22.83 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Santa Clara to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Santa Clara to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Scott station.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to San Rafael train from?

Santa Clara to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Clara to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to San Rafael is to line 22 bus and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $33.70 - $42.39 . There are no good options to train or bus between Santa Clara to San Rafael.

Where does the Santa Clara to San Rafael bus arrive?

Santa Clara to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Clara to San Rafael train arrive?

Santa Clara to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to San Rafael is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Santa Clara 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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