There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to San Miguel by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 23m$68–136Drive 208.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to San Miguelcar 208.4 mi
3h 40m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 39m$66–102Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus
6h 39m$195–428Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 23m$74–156Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Station
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Mission St / 14th Stbus 84
9h 11m$107–142
San Rafael to San Miguel by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to San Miguel is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to San Miguel is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to San Miguel. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Mission & 14th via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael station to San Miguel station. However, there are services departing from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between San Rafael and San Miguel is 245 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to San Miguel without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 8h 23m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from San Rafael to San Miguel, including transfers.
San Rafael to San Miguel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Rafael to San Miguel train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to San Miguel is to Caltrain and train which takes 8h 23m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and San Miguel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission & 14th via Mission St & 7th St, Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn, King St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission & 14th via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Mission & 14th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–65
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Mission St / 14th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to San Miguel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
San Rafael to San Miguel train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to San Miguel is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from San Rafael to San Miguel.
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