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How to get fromGolden Gate Bridge to San Rafaelby unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael by unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, line 101 bus

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    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    1h 52m

  2. Travel, ferry

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry
    2h 6m

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  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to 4th St & Market St, walk to Mission St & 4th St, then take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to Larkspur via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, and San Francisco-Gate C in around 2h 6m.

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