What is the cheapest way to get from Colfax to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Colfax to San Rafael is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colfax to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Colfax to San Rafael is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Colfax and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Colfax and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Colfax to San Rafael?

The distance between Colfax and San Rafael is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

How do I travel from Colfax to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Colfax to San Rafael without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Colfax to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Colfax to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colfax to San Rafael bus from?

Colfax to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.

Where do I catch the Colfax to San Rafael train from?

Colfax to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Colfax to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Colfax to San Rafael is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Colfax to San Rafael bus arrive?

Colfax to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Colfax to San Rafael train arrive?

Colfax to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Colfax to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to San Rafael is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Colfax to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 453+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Colfax to San Rafael - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colfax to San Rafael by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
5h 6m
$49–95
Drive 131.5 mi
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1. Drive from Colfax to San Rafaelcar 131.5 mi
2h 18m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
5h 50m
$47–66

Colfax to San Rafael by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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