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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ukiah, CA for San Rafael, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:40 PM5h39Ukiah, CA12:19 AMSan Rafael, CA$321One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM5h39Ukiah, CA12:19 AMSan Rafael, CA$321One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus for Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Mendocino Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Mendocino Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:19AM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
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Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:20 AM Ukiah, CA | 2h55 | 12:15 PM San Rafael, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA
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Buses from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 13:55. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 39m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 1:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Mendocino Transit Authority from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CAYou can travel by bus between Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA with Mendocino Transit Authority for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ukiah, CA to San Rafael, CA
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