There are 6 ways to get from Ashland to San Rafael by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MFR - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
5h 44m$156–319Drive 345.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ashland to San Rafaelcar 345.5 mi
5h 52m$64–92Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southern Oregon University to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus SouthWest
- Take the train from Klamath Falls to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
15h 27m$147–317Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Southern Oregon University to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Drive from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Arcatacar
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
15h 43m$139–244Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Southern Oregon University to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
- Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
8h 55m$250–375Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Oregon University to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
16h 38m$106–172
Ashland to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashland to San Rafael is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ashland to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $150 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashland to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Ashland Library and arriving at Petaluma via Southern Oregon University, Grocery Outlet and Arcata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
The distance between Ashland and San Rafael is 380 miles. The road distance is 347.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ashland to San Rafael without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 27m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Ashland to San Rafael, including transfers.
Ashland to San Rafael bus services, operated by Point, depart from Southern Oregon University station.
Ashland to San Rafael bus services, operated by Point, arrive at Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashland to San Rafael is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Ashland to San Rafael.
There are 453+ hotels available in San Rafael.
What companies run services between Ashland, OR, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ashland Library to SMART San Rafael via SOU Student Housing, Southern Oregon University, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Grocery Outlet, Arcata, Petaluma, and SMART Petaluma Downtown in around 16h 38m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Crescent City to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Klamath Falls to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Southern Oregon University to Klamath Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Bus from Southern Oregon University to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Bus from Southern Oregon University to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Bus from Southern Oregon University to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Southern Oregon University to Klamath Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
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