How to get from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Powell St & Beach St station to Richardson Av & Francisco St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

83min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Powell St & Beach St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Mall
    ID 40565
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 28, 101 and 57

To get from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Powell St & Beach St station to Richardson Av & Francisco St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 57 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 38 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

98min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 101101
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Powell St & Beach St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    ID 40563
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael
The distance between Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 20.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fisherman's Wharf 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 Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is located at The Embarcadero, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is The Embarcadero & Stockton St.

Bus stations close to Fisherman's Wharf:

  • The Embarcadero & Stockton St
  • Beach St & Stockton St
  • North Point St & Kearny St

Ferry stations close to Fisherman's Wharf:

  • Pier 33
  • San Francisco Pier 1.5
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 Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
  • Las Gallinas Av & Oleander Dr
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 28, 101 and 57

To get from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Powell St & Beach St station to Richardson Av & Francisco St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 57 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 38 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

98min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 101101
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Powell St & Beach St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    ID 40563
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 101, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fisherman's Wharf and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The 28 bus line goes from Powell St & Beach St station near Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf to Daly City BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Daly City BART station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fisherman's Wharf to get to San Rafael?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Powell St & Beach St stop near Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fisherman's Wharf and San Rafael?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The ride from Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael costs $10.20.

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