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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Emeryville is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Emeryville is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Emeryville?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Emeryville via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Emeryville?

The distance between San Rafael and Emeryville is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Emeryville without a car is to line 580 bus and BART which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from San Rafael to Emeryville, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Emeryville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the San Rafael to Emeryville bus arrive?

San Rafael to Emeryville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Emeryville?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Emeryville is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from San Rafael to Emeryville.

Where can I stay near Emeryville?

There are 795+ hotels available in Emeryville.

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

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Emeryville by bus, subway, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Line 580 bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580 / ...
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to MacArthursubway Orange-S / ...
52 min
$8–12
Drive 19.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Emeryvillecar 19.3 mi
23 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Emeryvilletaxi 19.3 mi
23 min
$70–90
Line 101 bus, bus via MacArthur
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from MacArthur BART Station to Hollis @ 45th SBbus Hollis / ...
1h 54m
$8–13
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 5m

San Rafael to Emeryville by bus and subway

135Weekly Services

52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.8 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hollis @ 45th SB via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, MacArthur, and MacArthur BART Station in around 1h 54m.

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