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 42 km from Bolinas. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Spirit Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bolinas departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bolinas. The train journey from Bolinas to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bolinas is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 28 km from Bolinas. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolinas, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Bolinas takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Reno, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 636 km.
Airlines serving Bolinas
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolinas
Renting a car in Bolinas
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.