How to get from Woodside to San Rafael by bus and train?

From Woodside to San Rafael by bus and train

To get from Woodside to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 278 bus from Canada College station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 train and finally take the 154 bus from Perry St & 3rd St station to Terra Linda Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

216min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 278278
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 154154
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Canada College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canada College
    ID 321001
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Redwood City Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terra Linda Bus Pad
    ID 42027
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Woodside to San Rafael by bus and train via 278, LOCAL and 154

To get from Woodside to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 278 bus from Canada College station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the 154 bus from Perry St & 3rd St station to Terra Linda Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

248min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 278278
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 154154
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Canada College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canada College
    ID 321001
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Redwood City Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terra Linda Bus Pad
    ID 42027
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Woodside to San Rafael

The distance between Woodside, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 55.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Woodside to San Rafael by bus and train, 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 Woodside

Woodside is located at Woodside, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Canada College.

Bus stations close to Woodside:

  • Canada College
  • Farm Hill Blvd & Woodhill Dr
  • Farm Hill Blvd & Canada College Loop Rd

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 Nova Albion Way & Arias St.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Nova Albion Way & Arias St
  • Las Gallinas Av & Nova Albion Way
  • Nova Albion Way & Montecillo Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Woodside to San Rafael by bus and train via 278, LOCAL and 154

To get from Woodside to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 278 bus from Canada College station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the 154 bus from Perry St & 3rd St station to Terra Linda Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

248min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 278278
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 154154
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Canada College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canada College
    ID 321001
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Redwood City Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terra Linda Bus Pad
    ID 42027
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 278, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 154.

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

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 278, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 154.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

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

    The 278 bus line goes from Canada College station near Woodside to Redwood City Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Redwood City Transit Center station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Woodside and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 278 bus from the Canada College stop near Woodside in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Redwood City Transit Center stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Woodside to San Rafael?

    The ride from Woodside to San Rafael costs $13.90.