How to get from Pleasanton to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Pleasanton to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck 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 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $8.45.

145min$8.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 703703
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
    ID 52043
    0.91 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    80 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
    63 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 703, 150 and 23

To get from Pleasanton to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck 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 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $8.45.

160min$8.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 703703
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2323
Leaves from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
    ID 52043
    0.91 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    80 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
    63 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 Pleasanton to San Rafael

The distance between Pleasanton, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 58.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

Pleasanton is located at Pleasanton, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is Willow Rd & Stoneridge Dr NB.

BART stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Dublin/Pleasanton
  • West Dublin/Pleasanton

Train stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Willow Rd & Stoneridge Dr NB
  • Stoneridge Dr & Willow Rd EB
  • Stoneridge Dr & Willow Rd

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 Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Station
  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave
  • Fourth St & Ida St
  • 4th St & Ida St

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 703, 150 and 23

To get from Pleasanton to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck 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 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $8.45.

160min$8.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 703703
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2323
Leaves from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
    ID 52043
    0.91 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Bay A
    ID 40003
    80 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
    63 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 Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line 150, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line 150, Bus line 23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The 703 bus line goes from Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station station near Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 703 bus from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station stop near Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The ride from Pleasanton to San Rafael costs $8.45.

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