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How to get from San Francisco to Cotati by bus and train?

From San Francisco to Cotati by bus and train

To get from San Francisco to Cotati in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 48 bus from East Cotati Ave & Adrian Dr station to Cotati Hub station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cotati on the Moovit app.

135min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Bus - 4848
Walk to Cotati
Leaves from Larkin St & Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cotati
    ID 7109
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Cotati Ave & Adrian Dr
    ID 7744600
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Petaluma
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cotati Hub
    ID 7744800
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cotati
    Walk to
    Cotati
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco to Cotati by bus and train via 101 and SMART

To get from San Francisco to Cotati in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Cotati station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cotati on the Moovit app.

128min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Cotati
Leaves from Larkin St & Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cotati
    ID 7109
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cotati
    Walk to
    Cotati
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Cotati

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Cotati, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 48.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Cotati by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco to Cotati

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

Alternative route from San Francisco to Cotati by bus and train via 101 and SMART

To get from San Francisco to Cotati in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Cotati station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cotati on the Moovit app.

128min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Cotati
Leaves from Larkin St & Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cotati
    ID 7109
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cotati
    Walk to
    Cotati
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cotati?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 101, Train line SMART, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to Cotati?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The 101 bus line goes from Larkin St & Grove St station near San Francisco to San Rafael station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Rafael station near Cotati in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and Cotati in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Larkin St & Grove St stop near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Francisco to Cotati?

    The ride from San Francisco to Cotati costs $7.25.