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 77 km 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 Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rutherford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 74 km from Rutherford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rutherford using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Rutherford takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

Although Rutherford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 77 km 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 Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rutherford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 74 km from Rutherford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rutherford using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Rutherford takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Rutherford

Airlines serving Rutherford

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rutherford

Average rates range from around $417 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)
$417+
Napa Valley Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 354 reviews)
$454+
Hotel Yountville
4 stars
Excellent (9, 71 reviews)
$728+
The Estate Yountville
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 237 reviews)
$714+
Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 180 reviews)
$384+
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 57 reviews)
$831+

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.