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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to San Rafaelby unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area 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 54m

  2. Travel, ferry

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area 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 8m

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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Larkspur via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, and San Francisco-Gate C in around 2h 8m.

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