How to get from San Rafael Station to Benicia by bus?

From San Rafael Station to Benicia by bus

To get from San Rafael Station to Benicia you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 580 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R bus and finally take the Y bus from Curtola Park & Ride station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus schedule from San Rafael Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deln
    ID -480
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Vallejo Transit Center via Curtola Park & Ride Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Curtola Park & Ride
    ID 821017
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Walnut Creek BART via Benicia Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826005
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael Station to Benicia

The distance between San Rafael Station and Benicia is approximately 33.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael Station to Benicia by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Benicia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Rafael Station to Benicia

To check the bus schedule from San Rafael Station to Benicia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Rafael Station) and destination (Benicia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 580, Bus line R, Bus line Y.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael Station and Benicia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael Station to Benicia?

    The 580 bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael Station in San Rafael to El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station near Benicia.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Rafael Station to Benicia by bus?

    The total travel time between San Rafael Station and Benicia by bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Rafael Station to get to Benicia?

    Get on the 580 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near San Rafael Station in San Rafael.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Rafael Station and Benicia?

    Get off the bus at the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station stop, which is closest to Benicia.

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