How to get from San Rafael to Ladera by bus and train?

From San Rafael to Ladera by bus and train

To get from San Rafael to Ladera in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 154 bus from Terra Linda Bus Pad station to 4th St & Folsom St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the M1 SHUTTLE bus from Palo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma) station to Santa Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

346min$13.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
Walk to Ladera
Leaves from Terra Linda Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terra Linda Bus Pad
    ID tlbp
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    ID 4thFol
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    M1 SHUTTLE
    Sharon Heights Shopping Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons)
    ID 346610
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ladera
    Walk to
    Ladera
    1.9 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Ladera

The distance between San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Ladera, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 60.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 346 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Ladera 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.

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 (N).

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center
  • San Rafael Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
  • Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr

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

Ladera is located at Ladera, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is La Mesa Dr & Alpine Rd.

Bus stations close to Ladera:

  • La Mesa Dr & Alpine Rd
  • La Cuesta Dr & Alpine Rd-Aliso Way
  • La Cuesta Dr & W Floresta Way

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 346 minutes, using Bus line 154, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line M1 SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Ladera 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 5 hr 46 min.

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

    The 154 bus line goes from Terra Linda Bus Pad station near San Rafael to San Francisco Financial District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Francisco Financial District station near Ladera in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between San Rafael and Ladera in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 5 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 154 bus from the Terra Linda Bus Pad stop near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco Financial District stop, which is closest to Ladera in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Rafael to Ladera?

    The ride from San Rafael to Ladera costs $13.50.

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