What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose Diridon station and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Diridon station station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael?

The distance between San Jose Diridon station and San Rafael is 72 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael without a car is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $14 - $25.

How long does it take to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael bus from?

San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael bus arrive?

San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 443+ hotels available in San Rafael.

San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, bus, or car

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Bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
2h 35m
$14–25
Drive 62.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose Diridon station to San Rafaelcar 62.8 mi
1h 10m
$12–17
Train, BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus 580
2h 38m
$22–40
Caltrain, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
2h 41m
$18–23
Line 22 bus, bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Cahill to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadwaybus Ecr / ...
3. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
5h 41m
$12–21

San Jose Diridon station to San Rafael by bus

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between San Jose Diridon station, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h 35m.

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