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How to get fromSan Rafael to Crescent Cityby bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Crescent City by bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus
    3. Drive from Arcata to Crescent Citycar car
    8h 42m
    $67–101

  2. Drive  338 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Crescent Citycar car 338 mi
    6h 15m
    $62–90

  3. Bus, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    3. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Grocery Outletbus bus
    7h 57m
    $278–792

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    11h 47m
    $63–90

  5. Bus, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SFO - MFR
    3. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    9h 30m
    $183–312

San Rafael to Crescent City by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Crescent City, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART San Rafael to Grocery Outlet via SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Arcata Transit Center in around 11h 47m.

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