How to get fromSan Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Rafaelby bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Rafael by bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus From SFO
1h 6m
$32
Drive 31.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Rafaelcar 31.2 mi
41 min
$6–9
BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Red-N
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus 580 / ...
2h 1m
$17–23
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to San Rafaelrideshare 31.2 mi
41 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Rafaeltaxi 31.2 mi
41 min
$120–150
BART, line 101 bus
1. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Montgomery Streetsubway Yellow-N / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
1h 40m
$16–21
Line 292 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
2h 21m
$8–12

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Rafael by subway and bus

159Weekly Services

2h 1mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Rafael.

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Distance: 30.3 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Marin Airporter operates a bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff hourly. Tickets cost $32 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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San Rafael(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Rafael is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 61,271, up from 57,713 in 2010. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in San Rafael

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

SkyStar Wheel(Opens in a new window)

SkyStar Wheel is a 150 ft 137 ft diameter traveling observation wheel located in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf since November 13, 2023. It has previously operated in San Francisco's Music Concourse (2020–2023), Cincinnati's The Banks (2018–2020), Louisville's Waterfront Park (2018), and Norfolk (2018).

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze(Opens in a new window)

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze is a tourist attraction on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. It is a mirror maze in which people must find their way out, attempting to avoid confusion.

Places to stay in San Rafael

Marin Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Villa Inn(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

North Bay Inn(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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