There are 3 ways to get from Berkeley to San Rafael by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Berkeley to San Rafael by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Rafael is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Rafael is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Berkeley and San Rafael is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Berkeley to San Rafael without a car is to line 580 bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Berkeley to San Rafael, including transfers.
Berkeley to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2.
Berkeley to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to San Rafael is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Berkeley to San Rafael.
There are 442+ hotels available in San Rafael.
What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.