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How to get fromSan Rafael to Lancasterby bus, plane, train, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Rafael to Lancaster by bus, plane, train, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    6h 43m
    $336–722

  2. Drive 371.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Lancastercar car 371.7 mi
    6h 16m
    $68–98

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    12h 30m
    $74–103

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    17h 11m
    $158–329

  5. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    6h 51m
    $223–999

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    7h 25m
    $373–1,484

  7. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STS - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    7h 28m
    $136–292

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    8h 16m
    $518–790

  9. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    9h 2m
    $92–387

  10. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    9h 23m
    $280–827

  11. BART, bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train
    13h 4m
    $71–107

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    13h 56m
    $68–132

San Rafael to Lancaster by bus, subway, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Lancaster via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 17h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 13h 56m.

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