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How to get fromSan Rafael to Lafayetteby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Lafayette by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 580 bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to MacArthursubway subway
    3. Take the subway from MacArthur to Lafayettesubway subway
    1h 7m
    $9–14

  2. Drive 30.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Lafayettecar car 30.5 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Lafayettetaxi taxi 30.5 mi
    37 min
    $110–140

  4. Line 101 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Lafayettesubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 28m
    $10–15

San Rafael to Lafayette by bus and subway

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Lafayette, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Lafayette. However, you can take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to MacArthur, then take the subway to Lafayette. Alternatively, you can drive from San Rafael to Lafayette in around 37 min.

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