How to get from Berkeley to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Berkeley to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F bus from Bancroft Way & College Av station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 23 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to 4th St & C St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

128min$11.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - FF
Bus - 101101
Bus - 2323
Leaves from Bancroft Way & College Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bancroft Way & College Av
    ID 59555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - FF
    Wait for bus
    F
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    50 yd • 1 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
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Fairfax Manor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 4th St & C St
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & C St
    ID 40425
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 51B, 72 and 580

To get from Berkeley to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51B bus from College at Haste station to University Av & San Pablo Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 580 bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

112min$7.65
Bus - 51B51B
Bus - 7272
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berkeley
  • 2
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Marina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Av & San Pablo Av
    ID 52566
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hilltop Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to San Rafael

The distance between Berkeley, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 34.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to San Rafael by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Rafael – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Berkeley

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Ashby Station
  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Macarthur

Train stations close to Berkeley:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College
  • Unit 2 College at Haste
  • Durant Av & College Av

Public transit stations close to San Rafael, San Rafael

San Rafael is located at Fourth Street, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & C St.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center
  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • 4th St & C St
  • 4th St & E St
  • Fourth St & E Street

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 51B, 72 and 580

To get from Berkeley to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51B bus from College at Haste station to University Av & San Pablo Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 580 bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

112min$7.65
Bus - 51B51B
Bus - 7272
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berkeley
  • 2
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Marina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Av & San Pablo Av
    ID 52566
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hilltop Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 101, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 51B, Bus line 72, Bus line 580.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to San Rafael?

    The F bus line goes from Bancroft Way & College Av station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near San Rafael in San Rafael.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to San Rafael?

    Get on the F bus from the Bancroft Way & College Av stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Berkeley and San Rafael?

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Rafael.

  • How much is the bus fare from Berkeley to San Rafael?

    The ride from Berkeley to San Rafael costs $11.95.

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