Bodega Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bodega Bay
With a population of 1,077, Bodega Bay is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bodega Bay to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Bodega Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bay View Restaurant - Inn at the Tides (800 Coast Highway One) and Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant (1580 Eastshore Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Bodega Bay
How to Get to Bodega Bay
Plane
Although Bodega Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 61 miles from Bodega Bay. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bodega Bay departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bodega Bay. The train journey from Bodega Bay to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bodega Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 51 miles from Bodega Bay. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bodega Bay, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Bodega Bay
Where to stay in popular areas of Bodega Bay
Most booked hotels in Bodega Bay
Renting a car in Bodega Bay
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bodega Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bodega Bay is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.