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

The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Rafael is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redding to San Rafael is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Redding and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Redding and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Redding to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Redding to San Rafael?

The distance between Redding and San Rafael is 252 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redding to San Rafael without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 24m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Redding to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Redding to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Redding to San Rafael is to train via Sacramento which takes 7h 24m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Redding to San Rafael bus arrive?

Redding to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Redding to San Rafael train arrive?

Redding to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Redding to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Redding to San Rafael is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Redding to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 445+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Redding to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 15 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Redding to San Rafael by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 24m
$84–170
Drive 212.6 mi
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1. Drive from Redding to San Rafaelcar 212.6 mi
3h 30m
$39–56
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 50m
$46–85
Line 15 bus, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 48m
$474–834
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 5m
$89–175

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

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 50m.

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