How to get from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael by BART and bus?

From Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael by BART and bus

To get from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE BART from Dublin/Pleasanton station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally 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 53 min. The ride fare is $13.35. The BART and bus schedule from Dublin/Pleasanton may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

113min$13.35
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Bus - 101101
Bus - 245245
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Dublin/Pleasanton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Smith Ranch Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr (N)
    ID 40563
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael by BART and bus via BLUE, 101 and 35

To get from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE BART from Dublin/Pleasanton station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 35 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.35. The BART and bus schedule from Dublin/Pleasanton may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

125min$13.35
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Bus - 101101
Bus - 3535
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Dublin/Pleasanton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Northgate via San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
    ID 40569
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael

The distance between Dublin/Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 53.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael

To check the BART and bus schedule from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin/Pleasanton) and destination (San Rafael), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and 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 BART and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael by BART and bus via BLUE, 101 and 35

To get from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE BART from Dublin/Pleasanton station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 35 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.35. The BART and bus schedule from Dublin/Pleasanton may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael on the Moovit app.

125min$13.35
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Bus - 101101
Bus - 3535
Walk to San Rafael
Leaves from Dublin/Pleasanton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Northgate via San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
    ID 40569
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael
    Walk to
    San Rafael
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using BART line BLUE, Bus line 101, Bus line 245.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using BART line BLUE, Bus line 101, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct BART between Dublin/Pleasanton and San Rafael?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The BLUE BART line goes from OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station near Dublin/Pleasanton in Pleasanton to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin/Pleasanton in Pleasanton and San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Dublin/Pleasanton to get to San Rafael?

    Get on the BLUE BART from the OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station near Dublin/Pleasanton in Pleasanton.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Dublin/Pleasanton and San Rafael?

    Get off the BART at the Civic Center/ UN Plaza stop, which is closest to San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the BART fare from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael?

    The ride from Dublin/Pleasanton to San Rafael costs $13.35.

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