There are 3 ways to get from San Rafael to Auburn by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 22m$43–86Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Auburncar 115.7 mi
2h 2m$22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 11m$35–68
San Rafael to Auburn by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Auburn is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Auburn is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Auburn. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between San Rafael and Auburn is 126 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Auburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from San Rafael to Auburn, including transfers.
San Rafael to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
San Rafael to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Auburn Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Auburn is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from San Rafael to Auburn.
There are 87+ hotels available in Auburn.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Auburn, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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