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How to get fromStanford University to San Rafaelby train, bus, subway, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Stanford University to San Rafael by train, bus, subway, car, or ferry

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  1. Caltrain, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2h 52m
    $15–22

  2. Drive  51.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to San Rafaelcar car 51.3 mi
    1h 8m
    $10–14

  3. Caltrain, BART, line 580 bus

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus bus 580
    3h 17m
    $22–31

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus From SFO
    3h 25m
    $42–49

  5. Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry Larkspur
    3h
    $20–27

  6. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    4h 40m
    $10–15

Stanford University to San Rafael by foot, bus, train, and tram

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Larkspur - dropoff via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, and San Francisco Airport in around 3h 25m.

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