There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Paradise by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 15m$100–171Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Paradisecar 161.3 mi
3h 4m$30–43Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m$103–156Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
6h 59m$73–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h$103–183
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Paradise is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Paradise is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Paradise station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Paradise. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between San Rafael and Paradise is 191 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Paradise without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from San Rafael to Paradise, including transfers.
San Rafael to Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Rafael to Paradise train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Paradise is to train via Sacramento which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 59m.
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, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 6h 15m. 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 6h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Rafael to Paradise train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Paradise is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from San Rafael to Paradise.
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