There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal by ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate CLssf
47 min$6–14Drive 19 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal19 mi
27 min$4–5Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
52 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal19 mi
27 min$70–90
San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal by ferry and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $5.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Mission St & Fremont St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Larkspur Ferry Terminal and arriving at San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between San Rafael and San Francisco Transbay Terminal is 14 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal without a car is to ferry which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $14.
The ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.
San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.
San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from San Rafael to San Francisco Transbay Terminal.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and San Francisco Transbay Terminal, CA, USA?
Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C hourly. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 52 min.
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- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- contact@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
- Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, disabled
- $6–7
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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