There are 4 ways to get from Sonoma State University to San Rafael by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
1h 19mDrive 29.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sonoma State University to San Rafaelcar 29.8 mi
36 min$6–8Line 44 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sonoma State University - NB to E Washington St & Ellis Stbus 44
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
2h 19m$27–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sonoma State University to San Rafaeltaxi 29.8 mi
36 min$110–140
Sonoma State University to San Rafael by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sonoma State University to San Rafael is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Sonoma State University to San Rafael is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma State University to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Sonoma State University - NB and arriving at San Rafael via Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Cotati and arriving at SMART San Rafael. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Sonoma State University and San Rafael is 31 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Sonoma State University to San Rafael without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs .
The train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafael takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Sonoma State University to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sonoma County Transit, depart from Sonoma State University - NB station.
Sonoma State University to San Rafael train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Cotati station.
The best way to get from Sonoma State University to San Rafael is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Sonoma State University, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
SMART operates a train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafael hourly, and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sonoma State University to San Rafael via Sonoma State University - NB, E Washington St & Ellis St, and Petaluma in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Phone
- (707) 576-7433
- Website
- sctransit.com
Bus from Sonoma State University - NB to E Washington St & Ellis St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- sctransit.com
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Petaluma to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Sonoma State University to San Rafael bus services, operated by Sonoma County Transit, arrive at E Washington St & Ellis St station.
Sonoma State University to San Rafael train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma State University to San Rafael is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Sonoma State University to San Rafael.
There are 445+ hotels available in San Rafael.

