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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Francisco Pier 33by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or tram

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

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  1. Line 132 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    37 min
    $6–9

  2. Drive 17.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Francisco Pier 33car car 17.7 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry ferry Lssf
    58 min
    $14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to San Francisco Pier 33taxi taxi 17.7 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

  5. Line 101 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    1h 18m
    $8–11

San Rafael to San Francisco Pier 33 by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate C hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min.

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