The average bus between San Rafael and Benicia takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from San Rafael to Benicia. 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 2 hours between San Rafael and Benicia. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Benicia at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cerrito del Norte Station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 55m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 55m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

2h 45m • 2 changes

2h 45m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 55m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changes

2h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from San Rafael to Benicia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Benicia. However, there are services departing from San Rafael station and arriving at Benicia station via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
San Rafael to Benicia bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
San Rafael to Benicia bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Military West St & 1st St station.
The distance between San Rafael and Benicia is 33.7 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Military West St & 1st St via El Cerrito del Norte Station and Vallejo Transit Center in around 3h 15m.