How to get from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus?

From San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus

To get from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 132 bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Montgomery Street station to San Francisco Int'L Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $18.75.

110min$18.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 132132
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery St & Pine St
    ID 40053
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 9
    Ride to BART station San Francisco Int'L Airport
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco Int'L Airport
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus via 35, 150 and YELLOW

To get from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to San Francisco Int'L Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $18.75.

118min$18.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 150150
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 9
    Ride to BART station San Francisco Int'L Airport
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco Int'L Airport
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)

The distance between San Rafael, Sfo and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), Sfo is approximately 38.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sfo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Rafael

San Rafael is located at San Rafael, Sfo and the nearest public transit station is Nova Albion Way & Arias St.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Nova Albion Way & Arias St
  • Nova Albion Way & Montecillo Rd
  • Terra Linda Bus Pad

Public transit stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), Sfo

San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) is located at North Link Road, Sfo and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 3 - East - Lower Level Bus Stop.

BART stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • San Francisco Int'L Airport

Bus stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • Terminal 3 - East - Lower Level Bus Stop
  • Terminal 3 Upper Level Bus Stop
  • Southbound 586 N. Mcdonnell Rd. (Opposite Ual Cargo)

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus via 35, 150 and YELLOW

To get from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to San Francisco Int'L Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $18.75.

118min$18.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 150150
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 9
    Ride to BART station San Francisco Int'L Airport
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco Int'L Airport
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 132, Bus line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 150, Bus line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The 35 bus line goes from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Canal via San Rafael station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Canal via San Rafael station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo by bus and BART is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Rafael to get to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    Get on the 35 bus from the Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr stop near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Rafael and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    Get off the bus at the Canal via San Rafael station, which is closest to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The ride from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) costs $18.75.

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