How to get from Alameda to San Rafael by BART and bus?

From Alameda to San Rafael by BART and bus

To get from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 19 bus from Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station to 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station to Smith Ranch Road Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The BART and bus schedule from Alameda may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

239min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pan AM Way & W Midway Av
    ID 52141
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Downtown Oakland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 55557
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Terminal Departures Level 100
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Ranch Road Station
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    1.45 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alameda to San Rafael by BART and bus via 96, YELLOW and MARIN AIRPORTER

To get from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 96 bus from 5th St & Singleton Av station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station to Smith Ranch Road Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The BART and bus schedule from Alameda may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from 5th St & Singleton Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Singleton Av
    ID 51753
    0.98 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Terminal Departures Level 100
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Ranch Road Station
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    1.45 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to San Rafael

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 66.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to San Rafael by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Alameda to San Rafael

To check the BART and bus schedule from Alameda to San Rafael using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alameda) and destination (San Rafael), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alameda to San Rafael by BART and bus via 96, YELLOW and MARIN AIRPORTER

To get from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 96 bus from 5th St & Singleton Av station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station to Smith Ranch Road Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The BART and bus schedule from Alameda may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from 5th St & Singleton Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Singleton Av
    ID 51753
    0.98 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Terminal Departures Level 100
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Ranch Road Station
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    1.45 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 19, BART line YELLOW, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 96, BART line YELLOW, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alameda and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 19 bus line goes from Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station near Alameda to Downtown Oakland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Downtown Oakland station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Alameda and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 3 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alameda to get to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 19 bus from the Pan AM Way & W Midway Av stop near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alameda and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Oakland stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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