How to get from Emeryville to San Rafael by bus?

From Emeryville to San Rafael by bus

To get from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F bus from Shellmound St & Bay St station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 245 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

104min$11.95
Bus - FF
Bus - 150150
Bus - 245245
Leaves from Shellmound St & Bay St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emeryville
  • 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
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    50 yd • 1 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
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Smith Ranch Rd via Contempo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    ID 40563
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Emeryville to San Rafael by bus via F, 150 and 35

To get from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F bus from Shellmound St & Bay St station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 35 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

117min$11.95
Bus - FF
Bus - 150150
Bus - 3535
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Shellmound St & Bay St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emeryville
  • 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
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    50 yd • 1 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
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Northgate via San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
    ID 40569
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Emeryville to San Rafael

The distance between Emeryville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 33.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Emeryville to San Rafael 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 Emeryville

Emeryville is located at Emeryville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Shellmound St & Bay St.

BART stations close to Emeryville:

  • West Oakland
  • Ashby Station
  • 19th St. Oakland

Train stations close to Emeryville:

  • Emeryville

Bus stations close to Emeryville:

  • Shellmound St & Bay St
  • Shellmound St & Christie Av
  • Christie St & Powell Street Plaza Shopping Center

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 Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall
  • Las Gallinas Ave at Northgate Mall
  • Las Gallinas Av & Oleander Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Emeryville to San Rafael by bus via F, 150 and 35

To get from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F bus from Shellmound St & Bay St station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 35 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

117min$11.95
Bus - FF
Bus - 150150
Bus - 3535
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Shellmound St & Bay St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emeryville
  • 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
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    50 yd • 1 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
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Northgate via San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
    ID 40569
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 150, Bus line 245.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 150, Bus line 35.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The F bus line goes from San Francisco station near Emeryville to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Emeryville and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the F bus from the San Francisco stop near Emeryville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Emeryville to San Rafael costs $11.95.

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