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How to get fromSan Rafael to Pleasantonby ferry, subway, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, BART

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry ferry Lssf
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway Blue-N
    1h 40m
    $12–22

  2. Drive 49 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Pleasantoncar car 49 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 101 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway Blue-N
    2h 16m
    $13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Pleasantontaxi taxi 49 mi
    56 min
    $180–220

  5. Line 580 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Lake Merrittsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    1h 53m
    $12–17

San Rafael to Pleasanton by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Pleasanton. However, you can take the ferry to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Neal St & First St EB via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Dublin / Pleasanton, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART in around 2h 16m.

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