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How to get fromSan Mateo to Marin Countyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Mateo to Marin County by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, line 101 bus, line 23 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Glen Drbus bus 23 / ...
    2h 49m
    $16–20

  2. Drive 44.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Marin Countycar car 44.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–12

  3. Caltrain, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Marin Countytaxi taxi
    1h 12m
    $106–137

  4. Line 292 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    3h 43m
    $11–14

  5. Line 292 bus, bus, line 228 bus

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Levelbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 600 Larkspur Landing Circle to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Glen Drbus bus 228
    3h 55m
    $36–37

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Marin Countytaxi taxi 44.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $160–200

San Mateo to Marin County by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Marin County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Alhambra Circle via Mission St & 1st St, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 3h 43m.

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