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How to get fromSan Francisco Pier 33 to San Rafaelby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Rafael by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry Lssf
    58 min
    $13–15

  2. Drive 17.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Rafaelcar car 17.5 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 132 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sansome St & Lombard St to 4th St & C Stbus bus 132
    1h 2m
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

  5. Line 8 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to 4th St & Market Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    1h 31m
    $8–11

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Rafael by foot and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Pier 33, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspur hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Sansome St & Lombard St to 4th St & C St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 57 min.

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