What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and El Dorado Hills?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at El Dorado Hills Park and Ride via San Francisco Bus Station and Richards Blvd at North 7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and El Dorado Hills?

No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Richmond and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills?

The distance between San Rafael and El Dorado Hills is 121 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 36m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to El Dorado Hills bus from?

San Rafael to El Dorado Hills bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to El Dorado Hills train from?

San Rafael to El Dorado Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the San Rafael to El Dorado Hills bus arrive?

San Rafael to El Dorado Hills bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Where does the San Rafael to El Dorado Hills train arrive?

San Rafael to El Dorado Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to El Dorado Hills is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills.

Where can I stay near El Dorado Hills?

There are 137+ hotels available in El Dorado Hills.

San Rafael to El Dorado Hills - 3 ways to travel via train, and tram

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There are 3 ways to get from San Rafael to El Dorado Hills by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
4h 36m
$66–114
Drive 110.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to El Dorado Hillscar 110.5 mi
1h 58m
$21–30
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Richards Blvd at North 7th Street to El Dorado Hills Park and Ridebus C
5h 29m
$58–84

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Distance: 120.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and El Dorado Hills, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to El Dorado Hills via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd at North 7th Street, and El Dorado Hills Park and Ride in around 5h 29m.

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