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Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU and San Rafael takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU to San Rafael. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 49m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU to San Rafael bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU is at 11:38 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ocean Ave & Geneva Ave and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 30m • 2 changes
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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 50m • 2 changes
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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 30m • 2 changes
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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 50m • 2 changes
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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencySan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyGolden Gate Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU to San Rafael? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Lake Merced Blvd/SFSU, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Winston Dr & Lake Merced Blvd to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Ocean Ave & Geneva Ave, City College Terminal, and Van Ness Ave & Clay St in around 1h 58m.

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