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How to get fromDowntown Berkeley (Station) to San Rafaelby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to San Rafael by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, line 580 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway Orange-N / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 to Andersen Dr & Du Bois Stbus bus 580 / ...
    1h 31m
    $7–11

  2. Drive  16.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to San Rafaelcar car 16.5 mi
    20 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 16.5 mi
    20 min
    $60–75

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  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to San Rafael. However, you can walk to North Berkeley, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, then take the line 580 bus to Andersen Dr & Du Bois St. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to San Rafael.

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