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How to get fromChinatown to San Rafaelby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chinatown to San Rafael by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry Lssf
    35 min
    $13–15

  2. Drive 17.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chinatown to San Rafaelcar car 17.7 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    36 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    25 min
    $65–80

Chinatown to San Rafael by ferry

Calendar101Weekly Ferries
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspur hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 36 min.

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