There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Fairfield by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 580 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
- Take the train from Richmond to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
2h 14m$20–35Drive 42.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Fairfieldcar 42.9 mi
48 min$8–12Line 580 bus, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Stationbus 90 / ...
2h 18m$11–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Rafael to Fairfieldtaxi 42.9 mi
48 min$150–190
San Rafael to Fairfield by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Fairfield is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Fairfield is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Fairfield station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via El Cerrito del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between San Rafael and Fairfield is 51 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Fairfield without a car is to line 580 bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from San Rafael to Fairfield, including transfers.
San Rafael to Fairfield bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
San Rafael to Fairfield bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Fairfield is 43 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from San Rafael to Fairfield.
There are 193+ hotels available in Fairfield.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Fairfield, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and El Cerrito del Norte Station in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $5–8
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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