Sonoma to San Rafael Buses

Sonoma to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sonoma and San Rafael takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Sonoma 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: $30
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Line 40 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus 40
Take the bus from Petaluma to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport

2h 49m

$28–64

Sonoma to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Sonoma and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sonoma is at 9:10 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Petaluma Transit Mall and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:00 PM → 4:15 AM
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8h 15m • 2 changes
9:10 PM → 10:15 AM
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13h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sonoma 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.

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

You can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to San Rafael via Petaluma Transit Mall, Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, E. Washington St. & Ellis St., and Petaluma in around 2h 49m.

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Line 40 bus, bus

Sonoma to San Rafael bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:00 PM → 4:15 AMArrives next day

9:10 PM → 10:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

1:05 PM → 4:15 PM

6:00 PM → 8:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

1:05 PM → 4:15 PM

6:00 PM → 8:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

1:05 PM → 4:15 PM

6:00 PM → 8:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:15 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

1:05 PM → 4:15 PM

6:00 PM → 8:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mall

Bus trips from Sonoma

Bus trips to San Rafael

Alternative transport options

8:00 PM → 4:15 AM
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9:10 PM → 10:15 AM
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