There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Redwoods State Parktaxi
6h 8m$178–230Drive 207.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Centercar 207.9 mi
3h 48m$38–55Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
- Take the bus from 4th St & H St to DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grovebus
7h 21m$335–1,336Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 4th St & H St to DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grovebus Shi
8h 45m$165–221
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grove via Arcata Transit Center and 4th St & H St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between San Rafael and Humboldt Redwoods State Park is 222 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park, including transfers.
San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from San Rafael to Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
There are 12+ hotels available in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Rafael to DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grove via Petaluma, Arcata Transit Center, 4th St & H St, and DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grove in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from 4th St & H St to DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
Bus from 4th St & H St to DROP OFF ONLY - Founders Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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