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How to get fromSan Rafael to Salt Lake Cityby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Salt Lake City by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OAK - SLC
    4h 14m
    $167–418

  2. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SJC - SLC
    6h 2m
    $79–386

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    18h 56m
    $438–711

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    19h 16m
    $136–214

  5. Drive  731.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Salt Lake Citycar car 731.6 mi
    11h 15m
    $125–181

  6. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SFO - SLC
    4h 26m
    $154–255

  7. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane STS - SLC
    5h 5m
    $82–368

San Rafael to Salt Lake City by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Salt Lake City once daily. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 17h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via San Francisco Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 19h 16m.

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