How to get from San Rafael to Sonoma by bus?

By bus

To get from San Rafael to Sonoma in Sonoma, take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

109min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44001
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from San Rafael to Sonoma in Sonoma, take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Petaluma Downtown station. Next, take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

136min$5.10
Walk to train station
Train - SMART
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from San Rafael Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Sonoma

The distance between San Rafael, Sonoma and Sonoma, Sonoma is approximately 37.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Sonoma by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sonoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Rafael

San Rafael is located at Fourth Street, Sonoma and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & C St.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center
  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • 4th St & C St
  • 4th St & E St
  • Fourth St & E Street

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Sonoma, Sonoma

Sonoma is located at East Spain Street, Sonoma and the nearest public transit station is W Napa St & 5th St W (Ac Safeway).

Bus stations close to Sonoma:

  • W Napa St & 5th St W (Ac Safeway)
  • Broadway & Maple St
  • Broadway & Patten St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from San Rafael to Sonoma in Sonoma, take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Petaluma Downtown station. Next, take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

136min$5.10
Walk to train station
Train - SMART
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from San Rafael Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Sonoma?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Rafael to Sonoma?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line SMART, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Sonoma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael to Sonoma?

    The 101 bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael in San Rafael to Santa Rosa station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Rosa station near Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Rafael to Sonoma by bus?

    The total travel time between San Rafael in San Rafael and Sonoma in Sonoma by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Rafael to get to Sonoma?

    Get on the 101 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near San Rafael in San Rafael.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Rafael and Sonoma?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Rosa stop, which is closest to Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Rafael to Sonoma?

    The ride from San Rafael to Sonoma costs $8.00.

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