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How to get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by bus?

From San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by bus

To get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, take the 580 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to I-580 & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $6.40.

99min$6.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Quentin State Prison
Leaves from Larkin St & Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44001
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-580 & Main St
    ID 41089
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.12 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RED BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to El Cerrito Del Norte station. Next, take the 580 bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station to Francisco Blvd E & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $10.65.

99min$10.65
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Quentin State Prison
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Francisco Blvd E & Main St
    ID 41090
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.19 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Quentin State Prison, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 22.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison 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 San Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Hyde St & Grove St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Hyde St & Grove St
  • Mission St & 8th St
  • Market St & 7th St

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco:

  • Powell St & Market St

Public transit stations close to San Quentin State Prison, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Quentin State Prison is located at San Quentin Terrace, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Francisco Blvd E & Grange Way.

Train stations close to San Quentin State Prison:

  • Larkspur Station
  • San Rafael Station

Bus stations close to San Quentin State Prison:

  • Francisco Blvd E & Grange Way
  • Francisco Blvd E & Morphew St
  • Morphew St & Francisco Blvd E

Ferry stations close to San Quentin State Prison:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

From San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RED BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to El Cerrito Del Norte station. Next, take the 580 bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station to Francisco Blvd E & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $10.65.

99min$10.65
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Quentin State Prison
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Francisco Blvd E & Main St
    ID 41090
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.19 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 580.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 580.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 101 bus line goes from Larkin St & Grove St station near San Francisco to Santa Rosa station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Rosa station near San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco and San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco to get to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Larkin St & Grove St stop near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Santa Rosa stop, which is closest to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison?

    The ride from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison costs $6.40.

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