The average bus between San Rafael and San Mateo takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from San Rafael to San Mateo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between San Rafael and San Mateo. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 11:30 PM which arrives into San Mateo at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from San Rafael station and arriving at San Mateo station via Mission St & 7th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
San Rafael to San Mateo bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.
San Rafael to San Mateo bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at S Delaware St & Cypress Ave station.
The distance between San Rafael and San Mateo is 49.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Mission St & 7th St in around 2h 37m.
