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How to get fromLos Altos to San Rafaelby train, ferry, bus, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to San Rafael by train, ferry, bus, subway, or car

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry Larkspur
    3h 18m
    $24–35

  2. Drive 55.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to San Rafaelcar car 55.4 mi
    1h 8m
    $11–15

  3. Line 40 bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    3h 20m
    $18–26

  4. Caltrain, BART

    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway Red-N
    3h 31m
    $26–37

  5. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    4h 46m
    $14–25

Los Altos to San Rafael by bus and train

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Altos to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Daly City BART Station, and Mission St & 4th St in around 4h 46m.

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