The average bus between Pier 39 and San Rafael takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 48 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Pier 39 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Pier 39 and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pier 39 is at 6:32 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 7:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pier 39 station and arriving at San Rafael station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Pier 39 to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from North Point St & Stockton St station.
Pier 39 to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & C St station.
The distance between Pier 39 and San Rafael is 21.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from North Point St & Stockton St to 4th St & C St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 54 min.