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

San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center - Bus Schedule

The 66 bus from San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center runs from 5:38 AM to 11:33 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 3 hr 43 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center by BART and bus

To get from San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 66 bus from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station to Milpitas Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE BART 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 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $14.55. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to San Rafael Transit Center on the Moovit app.

223min$14.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 580580
Walk to San Rafael Transit Center
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)
    ID 63177
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    80 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 srtc
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Rafael Transit Center
    Walk to
    San Rafael Transit Center
    Tamalpais Avenue
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center

The distance between San Jose and San Rafael Transit Center is approximately 75.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose 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 San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center

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

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 66, BART line ORANGE, Bus line 580.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose 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 3 hr 43 min.

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

    The 66 bus line goes from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Milpitas Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Milpitas Transit Center station near San Rafael Transit Center.

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

    The total travel time between San Jose and San Rafael Transit Center by bus and BART is about 3 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) stop near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Milpitas Transit Center stop, which is closest to San Rafael Transit Center.

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

    The ride from San Jose to San Rafael Transit Center costs $14.55.

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