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How to get fromUnion Square to San Rafaelby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to San Rafael by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry Lssf
    56 min
    $13–15

  2. Drive 18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union Square to San Rafaelcar car 18.3 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    58 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    26 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 101 bus via Van Ness Ave & Clay St

    1. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    59 min
    $6–9

Union Square to San Rafael by foot and bus

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Union Square, San Francisco County, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspur hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 52 min.

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