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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - San Rafael

The distance separating Santa Barbara and San Rafael is 292 miles (471 km).

Buses going from Santa Barbara to San Rafael start their journey at Train Station and reach their destination at Tamalpais Ave.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and San Rafael!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to San Rafael, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to San Rafael.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to San Rafael while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from San Rafael to Santa Barbara

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