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How to get fromLancaster to San Rafaelby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Lancaster to San Rafael by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    6h 20m
    $224–998

  2. Drive 371.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to San Rafaelcar car 371.9 mi
    6h 17m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 50m
    $79–148

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 49m
    $159–328

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    6h 53m
    $135–250

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    6h 29m
    $337–721

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    6h 27m
    $87–274

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    7h 2m
    $373–1,483

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    7h 45m
    $518–788

  10. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    12h 23m
    $84–126

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 24m
    $84–149

Lancaster to San Rafael by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 15h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 14h 24m.

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