The average bus between Vancouver and San Rafael takes 28h 17m and the fastest bus takes 26h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Vancouver 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.
Buses run twice daily between Vancouver and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 4:55 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Seattle Bus Station and take an average of 28h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 22m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Vancouver 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Vancouver station and arriving at San Rafael station via Seattle Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.
Vancouver to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
The distance between Vancouver and San Rafael is 1,258.4 km. The road distance is 1,631 km.
You can take a bus from Vancouver to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 27h.