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 2m.

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 2m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at El Camino Real & Quarry Rd-Stanford Shopping Ctr via Mission St & 7th St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

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 and costs $15 - $20.

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

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

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Silicon Valley bus from?

San Rafael to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the San Rafael to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

San Rafael to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 7th St station.

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 2m to drive from San Rafael to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 494+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

San Rafael to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via line 101 bus, and Caltrain

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Silicon Valley by bus, train, 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
$15–20
Drive 50.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Silicon Valleycar 50.4 mi
1h 2m
$10–14
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 8m
$11–18
Line 101 bus, line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 7th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Buswaybus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway to El Camino Real & Quarry Rd-Stanford Shopping Ctrbus Ecr
3h 34m
$10–17

San Rafael to Silicon Valley by bus and train

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2hAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 49.6 mi
Duration: 2h

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 8m.

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