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How to get fromSan Francisco to Mount Tamalpaisby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Mount Tamalpais by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from McAllister St & Polk St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus bus 101
    2. Take the taxi from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mount Tamalpaistaxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $71–88

  2. Drive 23.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Mount Tamalpaiscar car 23.5 mi
    45 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Mount Tamalpaistaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    45 min
    $85–110

  4. Line 101 bus, taxi via Larkin St & Grove St

    1. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the taxi from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Mount Tamalpaistaxi taxi
    1h 19m
    $71–88

  5. Line 120 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Reed Blvd & Belvedere Drbus bus 120
    2. Take the taxi from Reed Blvd & Belvedere Dr to Mount Tamalpaistaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    $56–68

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 35 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Mount Tamalpais, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Mount Tamalpais. However, you can take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A then take the taxi to Mount Tamalpais. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco to Mount Tamalpais in around 45 min.

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