What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.

How far is it from San Rafael to Silicon Valley?

The distance between San Rafael and Silicon Valley is 50 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley without a car is to line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 2m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Silicon Valley is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from San Rafael to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 944+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

San Rafael to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via line 101 bus, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley by bus, train, ferry, or car

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

Line 101 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 2m
$15–19
Drive 50.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Silicon Valleycar 50.4 mi
1h 3m
$10–14
Ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 14m
$14–25
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 12m
$11–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 32m
$44–53

San Rafael to Silicon Valley by bus and train

326Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley.

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 12m.

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