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How to get fromSan Rafael to Redwood National and State Parksby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Redwood National and State Parks by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3h 21m
    $250–365

  2. Drive 296.1 mi

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    1. Drive from San Rafael to Redwood National and State Parkscar car 296.1 mi
    5h 25m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus bus 20
    8h 48m
    $87–122

  4. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    3. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus bus
    4h 58m
    $334–1,336

San Rafael to Redwood National and State Parks by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Redwood National and State Parks, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART San Rafael to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center via SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, Arcata Transit Center, and Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center in around 8h 48m.

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