How to get from San Rafael to Berkeley by bus?

From San Rafael to Berkeley by bus

To get from San Rafael to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Mission St & Fermont St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL bus and finally take the 36 bus from Adeline St & W Grand Av station to Durant Av & College Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $12.40.

120min$12.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - NLNL
Bus - 3636
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fermont St.
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NLNL
    Wait for bus
    NL
    Eastmont Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Grand Av & Adeline St
    ID 51700
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adeline St & W Grand Av
    ID 59180
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    U.C. Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durant Av & College Av
    ID 52333
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Rafael to Berkeley by bus via 101, F and 7

To get from San Rafael to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Mission St & Fermont St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F bus and finally take the 7 bus from Shattuck Av & University Av station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $12.40.

128min$12.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - FF
Bus - 77
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fermont St.
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FF
    Wait for bus
    F
    U.C. Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shattuck Av & University Av
    ID 57776
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shattuck Av & University Av
    ID 58889
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Emeryville Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Berkeley

The distance between San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 34.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Berkeley by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Rafael

San Rafael is located at Fourth Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & C St.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center
  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • 4th St & C St
  • 4th St & E St
  • Fourth St & E Street

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is College at Haste.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Ashby Station
  • North Berkeley

Train stations close to Berkeley:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • College at Haste
  • Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College
  • Unit 2 College at Haste

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Rafael to Berkeley by bus via 101, F and 7

To get from San Rafael to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Mission St & Fermont St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F bus and finally take the 7 bus from Shattuck Av & University Av station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $12.40.

128min$12.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - FF
Bus - 77
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fermont St.
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FF
    Wait for bus
    F
    U.C. Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shattuck Av & University Av
    ID 57776
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shattuck Av & University Av
    ID 58889
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Emeryville Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line NL, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line F, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael to Berkeley?

    The 101 bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael in San Rafael to San Francisco Mission and Fremont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco Mission and Fremont station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between San Rafael in San Rafael and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near San Rafael in San Rafael.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco Mission and Fremont stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Rafael to Berkeley?

    The ride from San Rafael to Berkeley costs $12.40.

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