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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and Vacaville takes 3h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Rafael to Vacaville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 48m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 580 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1bus bus 580
  2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Fairfield Transportation Centerbus bus 90 / ...
3h 27m
$16–18

San Rafael to Vacaville bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between San Rafael and Vacaville. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Vacaville at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1 and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans14h 18m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans13h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans9h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Golden Gate TransitSol TransSol Trans3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael to Vacaville? 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 San Rafael to Vacaville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Vacaville Transportation Center via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 3h 27m.

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