How to get from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael by bus?

From Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael by bus

To get from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from Market St & 3rd St station to Del Norte BART Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 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 30 min. The ride fare is $10.95.

150min$10.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Market St & 3rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 3rd St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    170 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 from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael by bus via 800 and 580

To get from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael in San Rafael, take the 800 bus from Market St & 3rd St station to Del Norte BART Bay 4 station. Next, take the 580 bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.15.

149min$9.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Market St & 3rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 3rd St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael

The distance between Union Square San Francisco County CA USA, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 35.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA 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 Union Square San Francisco County CA USA

Union Square San Francisco County CA USA is located at Union Square San Francisco County CA USA, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is Sutter St & Stockton St.

Bus stations close to Union Square San Francisco County CA USA:

  • Sutter St & Stockton St
  • Post St & Powell St
  • Market St & Stockton St

Cable Car stations close to Union Square San Francisco County CA USA:

  • Powell St & Geary St
  • Powell St & Post St

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 4th St & C St.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • San Rafael Station
  • Marin Civic Center
  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • 4th St & C St
  • 4th St & E St
  • Fourth St & E Street

Ferry stations close to San Rafael:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael by bus via 800 and 580

To get from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael in San Rafael, take the 800 bus from Market St & 3rd St station to Del Norte BART Bay 4 station. Next, take the 580 bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.15.

149min$9.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Market St & 3rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 3rd St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 580, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 580.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square San Francisco County CA USA and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael?

    The 800 bus line goes from Market St & 3rd St station near Union Square San Francisco County CA USA in Downton/Civic Center, Sf to Richmond BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Richmond BART station near San Rafael in San Rafael.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square San Francisco County CA USA in Downton/Civic Center, Sf and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to get to San Rafael?

    Get on the 800 bus from the Market St & 3rd St stop near Union Square San Francisco County CA USA in Downton/Civic Center, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Square San Francisco County CA USA and San Rafael?

    Get off the bus at the Richmond BART stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Rafael.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael?

    The ride from Union Square San Francisco County CA USA to San Rafael costs $10.95.

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