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How to get fromSan Rafael to Paradiseby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Paradise by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 14m
    $133–201

  2. Drive  161.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Paradisecar car 161.3 mi
    3h 4m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 27m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h
    $143–213

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    7h 13m
    $77–107

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  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to Paradise via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Paradise via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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