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 42 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ladera on the Moovit app.

342min$12.75
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
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    850 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 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)
    80 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 60.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 342 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.

Bus And Train schedule from San Rafael to Ladera

To check the bus and train schedule from San Rafael to Ladera using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Rafael) and destination (Ladera), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 342 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 42 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 4th St & Folsom St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 4th St & Folsom St 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 42 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 4th St & Folsom St 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 $12.75.

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