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How to get fromSan Rafael to Exploratoriumby bus, ferry, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Exploratorium by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Line 132 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Battery St & Green Stbus bus 132
    46 min
    $6–9

  2. Drive  18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Exploratoriumcar car 18.3 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry ferry Lssf
    46 min
    $14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Exploratoriumtaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    26 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus bus 101 / ...
    1h 6m
    $6–9

  6. Line 101 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Green Sttram tram F
    1h 14m
    $8–11

San Rafael to Exploratorium by bus and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Battery St & Green St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate C hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min.

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