Rutherford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rutherford

With a population of 164, Rutherford is a must-see destination in California, United States. Rutherford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rutherford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil (180 Rutherford Hill Rd) and Rutherford Grill (1180 Rutherford Rd.) are great picks.

When to visit Rutherford

Rutherford in February
Estimated hotel price
$412
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rutherford in February
Estimated hotel price
$412
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rutherford

Plane

Although Rutherford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 48 miles from Rutherford. 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 Rutherford departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rutherford. The train journey from Rutherford 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 Rutherford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 46 miles from Rutherford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rutherford, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Rutherford takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Rutherford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 48 miles from Rutherford. 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 Rutherford departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rutherford. The train journey from Rutherford 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 Rutherford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 46 miles from Rutherford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rutherford, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Rutherford takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Rutherford

Airlines serving Rutherford

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rutherford

Average rates range from around $404 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,814 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rutherford

Most booked hotels in Rutherford

Rancho Caymus Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 193 reviews)
$404+
Napa Valley Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 354 reviews)
$451+
Hotel Yountville
4 stars
Excellent (9, 72 reviews)
$721+
The Estate Yountville
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 238 reviews)
$715+
Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 181 reviews)
$389+
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 57 reviews)
$834+

Renting a car in Rutherford

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rutherford (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rutherford (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.