How far is it from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael?

The distance between Golden Gate Bridge and San Rafael is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael without a car is to travel and ferry and line 101 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 472+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 101 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael by unknown, ferry, or bus

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Travel, ferry, line 101 bus
best
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
1h 46m
Travel, ferry
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
2h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael.

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Distance: 26.1 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to San Rafael. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to 4th St & Market St, walk to Mission St & 4th St, then take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to Larkspur Ferry Terminal via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, and San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C in around 2h 8m.

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