How to get from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael by bus?

Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael - Bus Schedule

The 101 bus from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael runs from 5:43 AM to 11:43 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael by bus

To get from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 101 bus from Mission St & 4th St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, take the 245 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 6 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus schedule from Union Square/Market Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

66min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 245245
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Mission St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 4th St
    ID 42199
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Smith Ranch Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    ID 40563
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael

The distance between Union Square/Market Street Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 22.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square/Market Street Station 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.

Bus schedule from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael

To check the bus schedule from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Square/Market Street Station) and destination (San Rafael), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 245.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square/Market Street Station and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael?

    The 101 bus line goes from Mission St & 4th St station near Union Square/Market Street Station in Downton/Civic Center to San Rafael Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square/Market Street Station in Downton/Civic Center and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square/Market Street Station to get to San Rafael?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Mission St & 4th St stop near Union Square/Market Street Station in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Square/Market Street Station and San Rafael?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael?

    The ride from Union Square/Market Street Station to San Rafael costs $5.25.

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