What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to San Diego is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $90 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at San Diego via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Montgomery Street and arriving at San Diego via Oakland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

How far is it from San Rafael to San Diego?

The distance between San Rafael and San Diego is 478 miles. The road distance is 514.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to San Diego?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from San Rafael to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to San Diego bus from?

San Rafael to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to San Diego train from?

San Rafael to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to San Diego?

The best way to get from San Rafael to San Diego is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 18h 16m.

Where does the San Rafael to San Diego bus arrive?

San Rafael to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the San Rafael to San Diego train arrive?

San Rafael to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to San Diego is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from San Rafael to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2351+ hotels available in San Diego.

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There are 8 ways to get from San Rafael to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
3h 25m
$90–325
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
12h 56m
$83–141
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
18h 16m
$158–368
Drive 511.5 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to San Diegocar 511.5 mi
8h 34m
$94–135
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
3h 33m
$92–262
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
4h 10m
$165–295
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
4h 58m
$87–503
Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
15h 30m
$86–179

San Rafael to San Diego by bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 475.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to San Diego via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Los Angeles in around 18h 16m.

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