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 101 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 49 min. The ride fare is $18.55.

109min$18.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 101101
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
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 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
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus via 245, 101 and RED

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 245 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the RED 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 38 min. The ride fare is $18.55.

98min$18.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 245245
Bus - 101101
BART - RED
BART - RED
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 - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    San Rafael via Hhs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 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 36.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 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 Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
  • Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
  • Las Gallinas Av & Nova Albion Way

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 Upper 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 Upper Level Bus Stop
  • SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
  • SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Rafael to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by BART and bus via 245, 101 and RED

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 245 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the RED 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 38 min. The ride fare is $18.55.

98min$18.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 245245
Bus - 101101
BART - RED
BART - RED
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 - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    San Rafael via Hhs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 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 109 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 101, Bus line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 245, Bus line 101, Bus line RED.

  • 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 49 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 49 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 $18.55.