How to get from San Rafael to Union Square by bus and cable car?

From San Rafael to Union Square by bus and cable car

To get from San Rafael to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, take the 154 bus from Terra Linda Bus Pad station to North Point St & Hyde St station. Next, take the PH cable car from Hyde St & North Point St station to Powell St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The bus and cable car schedule from San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

59min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Cable Car - PHPH
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Terra Linda Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terra Linda Bus Pad
    ID tlbp
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Point St & Hyde St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Hyde St & North Point St
    ID 15081
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - PHPH
    Wait for cable car
    PH
    Market & Powell
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Powell St & Sutter St
    ID 16076
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Union Square

The distance between San Rafael, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 21.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Union Square by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Rafael to Union Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 154, Cable Car line PH.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael to Union Square?

    The 154 bus line goes from Terra Linda Bus Pad station near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to North Point St & Hyde St station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till North Point St & Hyde St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Rafael to Union Square by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus and cable car is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Rafael to get to Union Square?

    Get on the 154 bus from the Terra Linda Bus Pad stop near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the North Point St & Hyde St station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Rafael to Union Square?

    The ride from San Rafael to Union Square costs $12.25.

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