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How to get fromSan Rafael to South San Francisco Station (Caltrain)by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) 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 South San Francisco Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    1h 33m
    $12–16

  2. Drive 27.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to South San Francisco Station (Caltrain)car car 27.8 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to South San Francisco Station (Caltrain)taxi taxi 27.8 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  4. 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 Airport Blvd & E Grand Avebus bus 292 / ...
    1h 38m
    $8–12

San Rafael to South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) by bus, tram, and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and South San Francisco Station (Caltrain), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave via Mission St & 7th St in around 1h 38m.

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