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Palo Alto to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palo Alto and San Rafael takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to San Rafael. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 101 bus

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  1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
  2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
2h 46m
$9–13

Palo Alto to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Palo Alto and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 3:53 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 6:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h 46m.

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