What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Orange?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Orange is to bus via El Cerrito del Norte BART which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Orange?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Orange is to bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $270 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Orange?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Orange. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via El Cerrito del Norte BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Orange?

No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Orange. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Anaheim via Oakland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Orange?

The distance between San Rafael and Orange is 412 miles. The road distance is 424.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Orange without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Orange without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 11h 8m and costs $70 - $100.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Orange?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from San Rafael to Orange, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Orange bus from?

San Rafael to Orange bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Cerrito del Norte BART station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Orange train from?

San Rafael to Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Orange?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Orange is to train which takes 15h 50m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via El Cerrito del Norte BART, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the San Rafael to Orange bus arrive?

San Rafael to Orange bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the San Rafael to Orange train arrive?

San Rafael to Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Orange?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Orange is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from San Rafael to Orange.

Where can I stay near Orange?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Orange.

San Rafael to Orange - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, BART, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from San Rafael to Orange by bus, plane, subway, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 40m
$275–855
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
3. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus
5h 30m
$64–289
BART, bus, train
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain
11h 8m
$71–98
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 50m
$126–301
Drive 422 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Orangecar 422 mi
7h 2m
$77–112
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 56m
$172–422
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain
6h 3m
$330–1,379
Bus via El Cerrito del Norte BART (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003
11h 27m
$71–108
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
12h 56m
$71–119

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

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Distance: 409.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to Anaheim via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Los Angeles in around 15h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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