How to get from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center by BART and bus?

From Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 51B bus from College at Haste station to Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.80. The BART and bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael Transit Center on the Moovit app.

91min$11.80
Bus - 51B51B
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to San Rafael Transit Center
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berkeley
  • 2
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Amtrak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART)
    ID 55559
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    ID 904209
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael Transit Center
    Walk to
    San Rafael Transit Center
    Tamalpais Avenue
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center

The distance between Berkeley and San Rafael Transit Center is approximately 32.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Rafael – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center

To check the BART and bus schedule from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Berkeley) and destination (San Rafael Transit Center), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 51B, BART line RED, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and San Rafael Transit Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center?

    The 51B bus line goes from Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Rafael Transit Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Berkeley and San Rafael Transit Center by bus and BART is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to San Rafael Transit Center?

    Get on the 51B bus from the Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Berkeley and San Rafael Transit Center?

    Get off the bus at the Civic Center/ UN Plaza stop, which is closest to San Rafael Transit Center.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center?

    The ride from Berkeley to San Rafael Transit Center costs $11.80.

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