There are 2 ways to get from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova by train, tram, or car
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San Rafael to Rancho Cordova by bus, subway, train, and tram
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The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Mather Field/Mills Station via Richmond and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between San Rafael and Rancho Cordova is 103 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova, including transfers.
San Rafael to Rancho Cordova train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
San Rafael to Rancho Cordova train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Rancho Cordova is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova.
There are 358+ hotels available in Rancho Cordova.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Rancho Cordova, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova. However, you can take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento Valley Station, then take the vehicle to Mather Field/Mills Station. Alternatively, you can drive from San Rafael to Rancho Cordova in around 1h 40m.
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
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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