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How to get fromSouth San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to San Rafaelby train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to San Rafael by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    1h 51m
    $14–18

  2. Drive 27.9 mi

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    1. Drive from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to San Rafaelcar car 27.9 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry Larkspur
    1h 56m
    $17–21

  4. Line 292 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Airport Blvd & Baden 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 / ...
    2h 4m
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 27.9 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

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

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal on demand. Tickets cost $14–16 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Airport Blvd & Baden Ave, Mission St & 1st St, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h 4m.

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