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San Rafael to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) takes 48 min and the fastest bus takes 41 min. The bus service runs several times per day from San Rafael to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

48 min
Duration
19 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

San Rafael to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between San Rafael and San Francisco Ferry Building (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 9:02 AM which arrives into San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) at 9:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 53 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station)? 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.

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  • Distance: 18.9 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and San Francisco Ferry Building (Station), CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Battery St & Sacramento St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 47 min.

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