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 228 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Larkspur Landing Cir & Lincoln Village Cir station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to San Quentin State Prison on the Moovit app.

91min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 228228
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 srtc
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Fairfax Manor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Larkspur Landing Cir & Lincoln Village Cir
    ID 41333
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.57 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the LSSF ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C station to Larkspur Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to San Quentin State Prison on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Walk to San Quentin State Prison
Leaves from Civic Center / UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    ID 901169
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
    ID 43000
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.81 mi • 37 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 22.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 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.

Bus schedule from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison

To check the bus schedule from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (San Quentin State Prison), 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 Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by BART and ferry

To get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the LSSF ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C station to Larkspur Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to San Quentin State Prison on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Walk to San Quentin State Prison
Leaves from Civic Center / UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    ID 901169
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
    ID 43000
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.81 mi • 37 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 91 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 228.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Ferry line LSSF.

  • 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 31 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 31 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 $5.25.

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