How to get from Oakland to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Oakland to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 22 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to 4th St & C St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

91min$11.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
    ID 50958
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    520 yd • 7 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
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Marin City
  • 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 800, 150 and 23

To get from Oakland to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 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 45 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

105min$11.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2323
Leaves from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
    ID 50958
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    520 yd • 7 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
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    180 yd • 3 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
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Public transit directions from Oakland to San Rafael

The distance between Oakland, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 33.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland 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 Oakland

Oakland is located at Oakland, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 15th St.

BART stations close to Oakland:

  • Lake Merritt
  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • 19th St. Oakland

Train stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Oakland:

  • Broadway & 15th St
  • Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
  • Broadway & 19th St (19th St BART)

Ferry stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Ferry Terminal

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 San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr).

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center
  • San Rafael Station
  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr)
  • Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave
  • 4th St & Court St

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 800, 150 and 23

To get from Oakland to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 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 45 min. The ride fare is $11.95.

105min$11.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2323
Leaves from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
    ID 50958
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    520 yd • 7 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
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    180 yd • 3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 150, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 150, Bus line 23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakland to San Rafael?

    The 800 bus line goes from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station near Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 4th St & C St station near San Rafael in San Rafael.

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

    The total travel time between Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 800 bus from the Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) stop near Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 4th St & C St stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Rafael.

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

    The ride from Oakland to San Rafael costs $11.95.

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