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Los Angeles to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Los Angeles and San Rafael takes 9h 49m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles to San Rafael. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 49m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
$81
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Los Angeles to San Rafael bus times

Buses run twice daily between Los Angeles and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 11:05 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit10h 30m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit10h 30m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit10h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit10h 30m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit10h 30m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGolden Gate Transit10h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles to San Rafael? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 415.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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