Train San Diego CA - San Rafael CA

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Travel information

Information about the train from San Diego to San Rafael. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from San Diego to San Rafael. Best of all, getting from San Diego to San Rafael is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $71. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from San Diego to San Rafael is through Oakland. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

San Diego
Oakland
San Rafael
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

San Diego Station

Oakland Station

15h 29m

$83

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

San Diego Station

Oakland Station

15h

$71

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

San Diego Station

Oakland Station

15h 22m

$83

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

San Diego Station

Oakland Station

14h 53m

$71

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

San Diego Station

Oakland Station

13h 29m

$75

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

San Diego Station

Oakland Station

13h 22m

$75

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Step 2
Train from Oakland CA to San Rafael CA
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Metro rail towards Richmond 12th Street / Oakland City Center 15.9km 21m
El Cerrito del Norte Station
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station 0.0km 1m
Bus towards Route 40 Westbound - San Rafael El Cerrito del Norte BART Station 21.6km 36m
San Rafael Transit Center
Golden Gate Transit (1 (415) 455-2000)

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from San Diego to San Rafael?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from San Diego to San Rafael we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Amtrak Thruway tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $71 and the most expensive one to go to San Rafael is approximately $84. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Oakland -> San Rafael

What time is the first train from San Diego?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
San Diego -> Oakland: 04:00
Oakland -> San Rafael: -

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Amtrak Thruway.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Amtrak Thruway?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route San Diego - San Rafael?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- San Diego -> Oakland
2.- Oakland -> San Rafael

How far is San Diego from San Rafael?

The approximate distance between the two places is 882 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 13h 17m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Oakland -> San Rafael).

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