There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to San Rafael by ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry TerminalLssf
35 min$6–14Drive 18.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Embarcadero to San Rafael18.4 mi
26 min$4–5Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
55 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embarcadero to San Rafael18.4 mi
26 min$70–85
Embarcadero to San Rafael by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to San Rafael is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to San Rafael is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $70 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C and arriving at Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Embarcadero and San Rafael is 13 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to San Rafael without a car is to ferry which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $14.
The ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Embarcadero to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A station.
Embarcadero to San Rafael bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to San Rafael is 19 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Embarcadero to San Rafael.
What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 55 min.
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- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- contact@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
- Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, disabled
- $6–7
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
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