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How to get fromSan Francisco to Tomalesby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Tomales by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Northtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Tomalestaxi taxi
    2h 13m

  2. Drive  54.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Tomalescar car 54.9 mi
    1h 12m
    $10–14

  3. Line 101 bus, train, taxi via Van Ness Ave & Eddy St

    1. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Eddy St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Northtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Tomalestaxi taxi
    2h 18m

  4. Line 101 bus, train, taxi via Larkin St & Grove St

    1. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Northtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Tomalestaxi taxi
    2h 22m

  5. Line 101 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C to Inverness Storebus bus 68
    3. Take the taxi from Inverness Store to Tomalestaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $78–100

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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Tomales, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Tomales. However, you can take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Petaluma North, then take the taxi to Tomales. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco to Tomales in around 1h 12m.

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