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How to get from Fairfax to San Mateo by bus?

From Fairfax to San Mateo by bus

To get from Fairfax to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 228 bus from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St station to E Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Larkspur Landing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARIN AIRPORTER bus and finally take the 292 bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level station to S Delaware St & Charles Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Bus - 228228
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 292292
Walk to San Mateo
Leaves from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Larkspur Landing
    ID 40471
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkspur Landing
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    SF Airport (SFO)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal 2
    ID T2
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
    ID 335503
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Delaware St & Charles Ln
    ID 341615
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Mateo
    Walk to
    San Mateo
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to San Mateo

The distance between Fairfax, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 46.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to San Mateo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fairfax

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Oak Tree Ln.

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Oak Tree Ln
  • Sir Francis Drake Bl & Marin Rd
  • Sir Francis Drake Bl & Broadway

Public transit stations close to San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Mateo is located at San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is S Norfolk St & Susan Ct.

Train stations close to San Mateo:

  • Burlingame
  • Hayward Park
  • Hillsdale

Bus stations close to San Mateo:

  • S Norfolk St & Susan Ct
  • S Delaware St & Bermuda Dr
  • S Grant St & Concar Dr

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to San Mateo?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 228, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 292.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Fairfax to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 228 bus line goes from San Rafael station near Fairfax to E Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Larkspur Landing station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till E Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Larkspur Landing station near San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Fairfax to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Fairfax and San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fairfax to get to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 228 bus from the San Rafael stop near Fairfax in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fairfax and San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the E Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Larkspur Landing stop, which is closest to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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