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How to get fromWest Oakland to San Rafaelby bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from West Oakland to San Rafael by bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    1h 18m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 20.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Oakland to San Rafaelcar car 20.4 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Oakland to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 20.4 mi
    24 min
    $75–95

  4. BART, line 580 bus

    1. Take the subway from West Oakland to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway Red-N
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus bus 580 / ...
    1h 21m
    $8–12

West Oakland to San Rafael by subway and bus

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 54 min.

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