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

From San Francisco to Mendocino by bus and train

To get from San Francisco to Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 101 bus from Mission St & 4th St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 65 bus from SMART Train station to Main St & Lansing St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $32.25. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mendocino on the Moovit app.

404min$32.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Bus - 6565
Walk to Mendocino
Leaves from Mission St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 4th St
    ID 42199
    0.77 mi • 16 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
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sonoma County Airport
    ID 7113
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SMART Train
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Lansing St
    183 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mendocino
    Walk to
    Mendocino
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Mendocino

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mendocino, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 184.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 404 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Mendocino 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 Mendocino

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

    The fastest way takes 404 minutes, using Bus line 101, Train line SMART, Bus line 65.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Mendocino?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to Mendocino?

    The 101 bus line goes from Mission St & 4th St station near San Francisco in Soma to San Rafael Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Rafael Transit Center station near Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Mendocino by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma and Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 6 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco to get to Mendocino?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Mission St & 4th St stop near San Francisco in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco and Mendocino?

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

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

    The ride from San Francisco to Mendocino costs $32.25.

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