How to get from San Rafael to Mountain View by bus?

From San Rafael to Mountain View by bus

To get from San Rafael to Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 154 bus from Terra Linda Bus Pad station to 1st St & Mission St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LYNX bus and finally take the 30Z bus from Hercules Transit Center station to Alhambra Ave and Allen Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mountain View on the Moovit app.

175min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Bus - LYNXLYNX
Bus - 30Z30Z
Walk to Mountain View
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
    1st St & Mission St
    ID 40054
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - LYNXLYNX
    Wait for bus
    LYNX
    Hercules Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hercules Transit Center
    ID 25501
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 30Z30Z
    Wait for bus
    30Z
    Martinez Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alhambra Ave and Allen Dr
    ID 25132
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mountain View
    Walk to
    Mountain View
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Rafael to Mountain View by bus and train

To get from San Rafael to Mountain View 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 1st St & Mission St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 99 bus and finally take the CC train from Emeryville station to Martinez station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $18.00. The bus schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mountain View on the Moovit app.

180min$18.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Bus - 9999
Train - CC
Walk to Mountain View
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
    1st St & Mission St
    ID 40054
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Emeryville- Amtrak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emeryville
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    Sacramento
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Martinez
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mountain View
    Walk to
    Mountain View
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Mountain View

The distance between San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 57.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Mountain View by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Rafael to Mountain View

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

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From San Rafael to Mountain View by bus and train

To get from San Rafael to Mountain View 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 1st St & Mission St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 99 bus and finally take the CC train from Emeryville station to Martinez station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $18.00. The bus schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mountain View on the Moovit app.

180min$18.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Bus - 9999
Train - CC
Walk to Mountain View
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
    1st St & Mission St
    ID 40054
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Emeryville- Amtrak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emeryville
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    Sacramento
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Martinez
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mountain View
    Walk to
    Mountain View
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 154, Bus line LYNX, Bus line 30Z.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Rafael to Mountain View?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 154, Bus line 99, Train line CC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael to Mountain View 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 till San Francisco Financial District station near Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between San Rafael and Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from San Rafael to Mountain View?

    The ride from San Rafael to Mountain View costs $6.00.

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