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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Mateoby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to San Mateo by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram tram N
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    1h 46m
    $13–17

  2. Drive 35.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Mateocar car 35.2 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 101 bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    2h 37m
    $8–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to San Mateotaxi taxi 35.2 mi
    49 min
    $130–160

San Rafael to San Mateo by bus, tram, and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Mission St & 7th St in around 2h 37m.

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