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How to get fromDanville to San Rafaelby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Danville to San Rafael by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 21 bus, BART, line 580 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave and Church St to Walnut Creek BARTbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to MacArthursubway subway
    3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus bus 580
    2h 13m
    $11–17

  2. Drive 39.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Danville to San Rafaelcar car 39.4 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Danville to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    48 min
    $140–180

  4. Line 21 bus, BART, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave and Church St to Walnut Creek BARTbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2h 23m
    $13–18

Danville to San Rafael by bus and subway

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Danville to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Danville to San Rafael. However, you can take the line 21 bus to Walnut Creek BART, walk to Walnut Creek, take the subway to MacArthur, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, then take the line 580 bus to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W. Alternatively, you can drive from Danville to San Rafael in around 48 min.

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