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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rutherford has to offer.

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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rutherford departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rutherford. The train journey from Rutherford to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rutherford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Rutherford takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rutherford departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rutherford. The train journey from Rutherford to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rutherford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Rutherford takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Rutherford

Airlines serving Rutherford

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rutherford

Average rates range from around $358 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, 191 reviews)
$358+
Napa Valley Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 355 reviews)
$456+
Hotel Yountville
4 stars
Excellent (9, 72 reviews)
$757+
The Estate Yountville
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 234 reviews)
$746+
Bardessono Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 58 reviews)
$973+
Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 177 reviews)
$393+

Renting a car in Rutherford

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.