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 132 bus and finally take the BLUE BART from Montgomery Street station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

138min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 132132
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
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery St & Pine St
    ID 40053
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castro Valley
    Walk to
    Castro Valley
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Rafael to Castro Valley by BART and bus via 71, 132 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 132 bus and finally take the BLUE BART from Montgomery Street station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

138min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 132132
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 - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery St & Pine St
    ID 40053
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castro Valley
    Walk to
    Castro Valley
    1.07 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 45.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 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.

Public transit stations close to San Rafael

San Rafael is located at San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
  • Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
  • Las Gallinas Av & Nova Albion Way

Public transit stations close to Castro Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Castro Valley is located at Castro Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Lake Chabot & Eden Medical Center.

BART stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Hayward
  • Castro Valley
  • Bay Fair

Train stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Hayward

Bus stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Lake Chabot & Eden Medical Center
  • Lake Chabot Rd & Castro Valley Blvd
  • Castro Valley Blvd & Lake Chabot Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Rafael to Castro Valley by BART and bus via 71, 132 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 132 bus and finally take the BLUE BART from Montgomery Street station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

138min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 132132
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 - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery St & Pine St
    ID 40053
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castro Valley
    Walk to
    Castro Valley
    1.07 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 138 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 132, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 132, Bus 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 18 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 18 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 $14.10.

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