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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Rafael is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from San Jose to San Rafael?

The distance between San Jose and San Rafael is 61 miles. The road distance is 62.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to San Rafael without a car is to BART and line 580 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from San Jose to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to San Rafael bus from?

San Jose to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Jose to San Rafael bus arrive?

San Jose to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Jose to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to San Rafael is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from San Jose to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 460+ hotels available in San Rafael.

San Jose to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via BART, and line 580 bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to San Rafael by subway, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or ferry

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 Berryessa / North San Jose 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 / ...
2h 21m
$13–19
Drive 61.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to San Rafaelcar 61.8 mi
1h 9m
$12–17
BART, line 101 bus
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway Green-S
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
2h 42m
$16–25
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
2h 46m
$15–25
Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
2h 58m
$16–28

San Jose to San Rafael by subway and bus

142Weekly Services

2h 21mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.8 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h 46m.

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