How to get from Alameda to San Rafael by bus and ferry?

From Alameda to San Rafael by bus and ferry

To get from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the ALAMEDA SEAPLANE ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station to San Francisco Ferry Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 57 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $12.80.

180min$12.80
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - ALAMEDA SEAPLANEALAMEDA SEAPLANE
Bus - 101101
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal
    ID 7207
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Ferry - ALAMEDA SEAPLANEALAMEDA SEAPLANE
    Wait for ferry
    ALAMEDA SEAPLANE
    San Francisco Ferry Building
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44001
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    ID 40563
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alameda to San Rafael by bus and ferry via ALAMEDA SEAPLANE, 150 and 49

To get from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the ALAMEDA SEAPLANE ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station to San Francisco Ferry Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $12.80.

165min$12.80
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - ALAMEDA SEAPLANEALAMEDA SEAPLANE
Bus - 150150
Bus - 4949
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal
    ID 7207
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Ferry - ALAMEDA SEAPLANEALAMEDA SEAPLANE
    Wait for ferry
    ALAMEDA SEAPLANE
    San Francisco Ferry Building
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall
    ID 40565
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to San Rafael

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 30.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to San Rafael by bus and ferry, 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 Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is W Midway Av & Orion St.

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Bohol Circle Immigrant Park Dock
  • Oakland Jack London Square Water Shuttle Dock

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

San Rafael is located at San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Terra Linda Bus Pad.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center
  • San Rafael Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Terra Linda Bus Pad
  • Hwy 101 @ Terra Linda Bus Pad SB
  • Manuel T Freitas Pkwy & Las Gallinas Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alameda to San Rafael by bus and ferry via ALAMEDA SEAPLANE, 150 and 49

To get from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the ALAMEDA SEAPLANE ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station to San Francisco Ferry Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $12.80.

165min$12.80
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - ALAMEDA SEAPLANEALAMEDA SEAPLANE
Bus - 150150
Bus - 4949
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal
    ID 7207
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Ferry - ALAMEDA SEAPLANEALAMEDA SEAPLANE
    Wait for ferry
    ALAMEDA SEAPLANE
    San Francisco Ferry Building
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall
    ID 40565
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEDA SEAPLANE, Bus line 101, Bus line 57.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to San Rafael?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEDA SEAPLANE, Bus line 150, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Alameda and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The ALAMEDA SEAPLANE ferry line goes from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station near Alameda to San Francisco Ferry Building station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco Ferry Building station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Alameda and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by ferry and bus is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Alameda to get to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the ALAMEDA SEAPLANE ferry from the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Alameda and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the ferry at the San Francisco Ferry Building stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Alameda to San Rafael?

    The ride from Alameda to San Rafael costs $12.80.

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