How to get from San Rafael to Castro Valley by BART and bus?

From San Rafael to Castro Valley by BART and bus

To get from San Rafael to Castro Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the BLUE BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.65. The BART and bus schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Castro Valley on the Moovit app.

135min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 101101
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Castro Valley
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castro Valley
    Walk to
    Castro Valley
    1.09 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Rafael to Castro Valley by BART and bus via 71, 101 and BLUE

To get from San Rafael to Castro Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the BLUE BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.65. The BART and bus schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Castro Valley on the Moovit app.

135min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 101101
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Castro Valley
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB
    ID 42112
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castro Valley
    Walk to
    Castro Valley
    1.09 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Castro Valley

The distance between San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Castro Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 45.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Castro Valley 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 San Rafael to Castro Valley

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Rafael to Castro Valley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Rafael) and destination (Castro Valley), 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 San Rafael to Castro Valley by BART and bus via 71, 101 and BLUE

To get from San Rafael to Castro Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the BLUE BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.65. The BART and bus schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Castro Valley on the Moovit app.

135min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 101101
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Castro Valley
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB
    ID 42112
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castro Valley
    Walk to
    Castro Valley
    1.09 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 101, BART line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 101, BART line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Castro Valley 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 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The 35 bus line goes from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station near San Rafael to Canal via San Rafael station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Canal via San Rafael station near Castro Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between San Rafael and Castro Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 35 bus from the Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr stop near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Canal via San Rafael station, which is closest to Castro Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from San Rafael to Castro Valley?

    The ride from San Rafael to Castro Valley costs $13.65.

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