There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Colfax by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 42m$48–96Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Colfaxcar 131.8 mi
2h 19m$24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depotbus 60
6h 2m$52–88Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfaxbus Greyhound US0870
6h 22m$46–69
San Rafael to Colfax by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Colfax is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Colfax is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Colfax. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Colfax via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Colfax station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between San Rafael and Colfax is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Colfax without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from San Rafael to Colfax, including transfers.
San Rafael to Colfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Rafael to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Colfax is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Colfax, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfax once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to Colfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Colfax station.
San Rafael to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Colfax is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from San Rafael to Colfax.
There are 77+ hotels available in Colfax.