What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to San Rafael is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to San Rafael is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct ferry between Alameda and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct ferry from Alameda to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal and arriving at Larkspur Ferry Terminal via San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Alameda to San Rafael?

The distance between Alameda and San Rafael is 25 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to San Rafael without a car is to line 101 bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $8 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Alameda to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alameda to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to San Rafael is 25 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Alameda to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 380+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Alameda to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via line 101 bus, ferry, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
1h 13m
$8–12
Drive 24.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to San Rafaelcar 24.9 mi
33 min
$5–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Fferry Sea
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry Lssf
1h 47m
$13–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to San Rafaeltaxi 24.9 mi
33 min
$90–120
BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus 580 / ...
1h 30m
$8–12

Alameda to San Rafael by subway and bus

401Weekly Services

1h 13mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.3 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, 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 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal via San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F and San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C in around 1h 47m.

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