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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Rafael is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to San Rafael is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct ferry from Oakland to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at Larkspur via San Francisco-Gate C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Oakland to San Rafael?

The distance between Oakland and San Rafael is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to San Rafael without a car is to BART and line 580 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $7 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Oakland to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Oakland to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to San Rafael is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Oakland to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 412+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Oakland to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via BART, line 580 bus, ferry, and car

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

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

BART, line 580 bus
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center 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 18m
$8–12
Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to San Rafaelcar 21.7 mi
26 min
$4–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry Lssf
1h 49m
$13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to San Rafaeltaxi 21.7 mi
26 min
$80–100
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
1h 23m
$9–12

Oakland to San Rafael by subway and bus

159Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oakland to San Rafael.

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Distance: 22.1 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to Larkspur via San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G and San Francisco-Gate C in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, 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 54 min.

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