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How to get fromPier 39 to San Rafaelby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to San Rafael by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 132 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to 4th St & C Stbus bus 132
    1h 3m
    $6–9

  2. Drive  17.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pier 39 to San Rafaelcar car 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

  4. Line 8 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to 4th St & Market Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    1h 27m
    $8–11

Pier 39 to San Rafael by foot and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from North Point St & Stockton St to 4th St & C St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h.

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