How to get from Emeryville to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Rafael, 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 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 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

100min$11.95
Bus - FF
Bus - 101101
Bus - 2323
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
    16 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 F and 101

To get from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Rafael, take the F bus from Shellmound St & Bay St station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay A station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.15.

103min$10.15
Bus - FF
Bus - 101101
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
    16 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 San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Emeryville to San Rafael

The distance between Emeryville, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 28.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Emeryville 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 Emeryville

Emeryville is located at Emeryville, San Rafael 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 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 F and 101

To get from Emeryville to San Rafael in San Rafael, take the F bus from Shellmound St & Bay St station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay A station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.15.

103min$10.15
Bus - FF
Bus - 101101
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
    16 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 San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 101, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Emeryville to San Rafael?

    The F bus line goes from San Francisco station near Emeryville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA 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 Rafael.

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

    The total travel time between Emeryville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    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?

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

  • 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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