Santa Clara to San Rafael Buses

Santa Clara to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Clara and San Rafael takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. There is an hourly bus service from Santa Clara 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.

5h 28m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: $24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 101 bus

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Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...

3h 42m

$19–30

Santa Clara to San Rafael bus times

Buses run hourly between Santa Clara and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Clara is at 8:31 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:58 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
5h 26m • 3 changes
8:31 PM → 1:25 AM
Arrives next day
4h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
1:57 AM → 6:55 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
4:50 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
1:57 AM → 6:55 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
4:50 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
1:57 AM → 6:55 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
4:50 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
1:57 AM → 6:55 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
4:50 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:57 AM → 7:25 AM
5h 27m • 3 changes
5:09 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:57 AM → 7:25 AM
5h 27m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Clara 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.

Santa Clara to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

Bus, line 101 bus

Santa Clara to San Rafael bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:58 PM → 12:25 AMArrives next day

8:31 PM → 1:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM

1:57 AM → 6:55 AM

4:50 AM → 9:25 AM

5:20 AM → 10:25 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM

1:57 AM → 6:55 AM

4:50 AM → 9:25 AM

5:20 AM → 10:25 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM

1:57 AM → 6:55 AM

4:50 AM → 9:25 AM

5:20 AM → 10:25 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:55 AM

1:57 AM → 6:55 AM

4:50 AM → 9:25 AM

5:20 AM → 10:25 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:57 AM → 7:25 AM

5:09 AM → 9:50 AM

5:39 AM → 10:25 AM

6:09 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:57 AM → 7:25 AM

5:08 AM → 9:50 AM

5:39 AM → 10:25 AM

6:09 AM → 10:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station

Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B

Bus from El Camino & Lincoln to Palo Alto Transit Center

Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadway

Bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 1st St

Bus trips from Santa Clara

Bus trips to San Rafael

Alternative transport options

6:58 PM → 12:25 AM
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8:31 PM → 1:25 AM
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