How to get fromSan Rafael to San Brunoby bus, subway, ferry, train, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to San Bruno by bus, subway, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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Line 101 bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd St101 / ...
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to San BrunoYellow-S / ...
1h 21m
$9–14
Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to San Bruno28.6 mi
39 min
$6–8
Ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry TerminalLarkspur
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Bruno Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 48m
$11–22
Line 580 bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station580 / ...
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San BrunoRed-S
1h 48m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to San Bruno28.6 mi
39 min
$100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco AirportTo SFO
1h 56m
$23–34
Line 101 bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd292 / ...
2h 6m
$8–12

San Rafael to San Bruno by bus and subway

391Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.5 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Marin Airporter operates a bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airport hourly. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 56 min.

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San Bruno, United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in San Bruno

Golden Gate Park(Opens in a new window)

Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1017 acres of public grounds. It is administered by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, which began in 1871 to oversee the development of Golden Gate Park. Configured as a rectangle, it is similar in shape but 20 percent larger than Central Park in New York, to which it is often compared. It is over three miles (3 mi) long east to west, and about half a mile (0.5 mi) north to south. With 13 million visitors annually, Golden Gate is the fifth most-visited city park in the United States after Central Park in New York City, Lincoln Park in Chicago, and Balboa and Mission Bay Parks in San Diego.

Mission District(Opens in a new window)

The Mission District, also commonly called "The Mission", is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, United States, originally known as "the Mission lands" meaning the lands belonging to the sixth Alta California mission, Mission San Francisco de Asis. This mission, San Francisco's oldest standing building, is located in the northwest area of the neighborhood.

Conservatory of Flowers(Opens in a new window)

The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park. It was one of the first municipal conservatories constructed in the United States and is the oldest remaining municipal wooden conservatory in the country. For these distinctions and for its associated historical, architectural, and engineering merits, the Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Places. It is a California Historical Landmark and a San Francisco Designated Landmark.

De Young (museum)(Opens in a new window)

The de Young, a fine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, is one of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco along with the Legion of Honor. The de Young is named for its founder, early San Francisco newspaperman M. H. de Young. Since June 1, 2016 Max Hollein serves as the Director and CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, overseeing the de Young and Legion of Honor museums.

Places to stay in San Bruno

Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport West(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Gateway Inn and Suites San Francisco SFO Airport(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Grand Hyatt at SFO(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport North(Opens in a new window)

7.0Pleasant

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