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Vancouver to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Vancouver and San Rafael takes 29h and the fastest bus takes 28h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

29h
Duration
1,014 mi
Distance
$217
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Vancouver to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Vancouver and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 10:00 AM which arrives into San Rafael at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Seattle Bus Station and take an average of 29h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit28h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit29h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit28h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit28h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit28h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit28h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Vancouver to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,013.6 mi
  • Duration: 29h

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and San Rafael, CA, USA?

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 26h 26m.

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