There are 4 ways to get from California to Mill Valley by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 1m$70–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
12h 10m$235–405Drive 394.8 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Mill Valleycar 394.8 mi
6h 37m$72–105Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
11h 22m$71–116
California to Mill Valley by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Mill Valley is to bus via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from California to Mill Valley is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between California and Mill Valley is 425 miles. The road distance is 397.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Mill Valley without a car is to bus via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A which takes 10h 1m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from California to Mill Valley, including transfers.
California to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Mill Valley is to bus via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A which takes 10h 1m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Mill Valley, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
California to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
California to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Mill Valley is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from California to Mill Valley.
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