How to get from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael in San Rafael, 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 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 8 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

68min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2222
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 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
    37 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 28, 150 and 23

To get from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael in San Rafael, 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 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 23 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

83min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2323
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 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
    37 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 Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael

The distance between Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 19.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf 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 Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf is located at The Embarcadero, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is The Embarcadero & Stockton St.

Bus stations close to Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf:

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

Ferry stations close to Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf:

  • Pier 33
  • San Francisco Pier 1.5

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:

  • Marin Civic Center
  • Larkspur Station
  • San Rafael Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

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

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 28, 150 and 23

To get from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael in San Rafael, 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 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 23 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

83min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 150150
Bus - 2323
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 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
    37 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 Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 150, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 150, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The 28 bus line goes from Powell St & Beach St station near Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf to Daly City BART 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 Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to get to San Rafael?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Powell St & Beach St stop near Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf 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 Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael?

    The ride from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf to San Rafael costs $10.20.

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