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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to San Rafaelby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to San Rafael by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    2h 28m
    $485–756

  2. Drive 88 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to San Rafaelcar car 88 mi
    1h 35m
    $17–24

  3. Train, line 580 bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus bus 580 / ...
    3h 40m
    $34–69

  4. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    5h 40m
    $24–41

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to San Rafaelrideshare rideshare 88 mi
    1h 35m

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 40m.

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