How to get from Stanford University to San Rafael by bus?

By bus

To get from Stanford University to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARIN AIRPORTER bus and finally take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 7171
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    Fourth Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 580

To get from Stanford University to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally 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 5 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

343min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 10
    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 Stanford University to San Rafael

The distance between Stanford University, San Rafael and San Rafael, San Rafael is approximately 59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University 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 Stanford University

Stanford University is located at Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA, San Rafael and the nearest public transit station is On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Campus Oval
  • Stanford Oval

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 by bus via 397, 800 and 580

To get from Stanford University to San Rafael in San Rafael, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally 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 5 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

343min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 10
    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 Stanford University to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 71.

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

    The alternative route takes 343 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 580.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University to San Rafael?

    The 397 bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station near Stanford University in Stanford to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near San Rafael in San Rafael.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and San Rafael in San Rafael by bus is about 4 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 397 bus from the Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 stop near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University and San Rafael?

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

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