There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Ashland by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane SFO - MFR
6h 2m$165–314Drive 345.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Ashlandcar 345.9 mi
5h 52m$64–92Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Klamath Fallstrain Coast Starlight
- Drive from Klamath Falls to Ashlandcar
13h 22m$124–260Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
- Drive from Arcata to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCcar
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Front Street Station - Medfordbus
14h 52m$122–219Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane OAK - MFR
8h 17m$358–647Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Klamath Fallstrain
- Take the bus from Klamath Falls to Ashlandbus
17h 32m$125–282Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Southern Oregon Universitybus
18h 37m$91–146
San Rafael to Ashland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Ashland is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Ashland is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Ashland. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at Southern Oregon University via Arcata Transit Center and Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
The distance between San Rafael and Ashland is 378 miles. The road distance is 347.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Ashland without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 32m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from San Rafael to Ashland, including transfers.
San Rafael to Ashland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
San Rafael to Ashland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Ashland is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from San Rafael to Ashland.
There are 125+ hotels available in Ashland.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Ashland, OR, USA?
You can take a train from SMART San Rafael to Southern Oregon University via SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, Arcata Transit Center, and Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC in around 18h 37m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
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