Bolinas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bolinas
With a population of 1,620, Bolinas is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bolinas to see all of its attractions.
How to Get to Bolinas
Plane
Although Bolinas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 26 miles from Bolinas. 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 Bolinas departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bolinas. The train journey from Bolinas 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 Bolinas is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 17 miles from Bolinas. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolinas, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Bolinas takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Bolinas
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolinas
Renting a car in Bolinas
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bolinas (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 Bolinas is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.