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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael is to bus which costs $140 - $260 and takes 23h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $110 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles Union Station and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Montgomery Street via Los Angeles and Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to San Rafael?

The distance between Flagstaff and San Rafael is 660 miles. The road distance is 770.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

Flagstaff to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

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

Flagstaff to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train or bus from Flagstaff to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 25h 39m.

Where does the Flagstaff to San Rafael bus arrive?

Flagstaff to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to San Rafael train arrive?

Flagstaff to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to San Rafael is 771 miles. It takes approximately 12h 42m to drive from Flagstaff to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 419+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Flagstaff to San Rafael - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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Fly Flagstaff to San Francisco International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FLG - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
5h 38m
$110–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
23h 20m
$144–257
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
25h 39m
$315–663
Drive 766 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to San Rafaelcar 766 mi
12h 42m
$140–202
Fly Flagstaff to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLG - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
7h 12m
$119–469
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PHX - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
7h 1m
$299–664
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
24h 42m
$169–266

Flagstaff to San Rafael by bus

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Distance: 655.8 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles Union Station, El Cerrito del Norte BART, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 25h 39m.

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