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How to get to San Rafael CA by bus?

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Directions to San Rafael CA with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near San Rafael CA

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How to get to San Rafael CA by bus?

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Bus stations near San Rafael CA

  • Los Ranchitos Rd & Golden Hinde Blvd,5 min walk,
  • Merrydale Rd & N San Pedro Rd,10 min walk,
  • N San Pedro Rd Bus Pad,10 min walk,
  • N San Pedro Rd & Merrydale Rd,10 min walk,

Train stations near San Rafael CA

  • Marin Civic Center,51 min walk,

Bus lines to San Rafael CA

  • 57,San Rafael,
  • 35,Northgate via San Rafael,
  • 49,Novato San Marin,
  • 154,Novato,
  • 71,Marin City,
  • 245,San Rafael via Hhs,
  • 233,Santa Venetia,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to San Rafael CA?

    The closest stations to San Rafael CA are:

    • Los Ranchitos Rd & Golden Hinde Blvd is 337 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Merrydale Rd & N San Pedro Rd is 725 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • N San Pedro Rd Bus Pad is 749 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • N San Pedro Rd & Merrydale Rd is 797 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Marin Civic Center is 4390 yards away, 51 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near San Rafael CA?

    These bus lines stop near San Rafael CA: 35, 57.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to San Rafael CA?

    The nearest bus stop to San Rafael CA is Los Ranchitos Rd & Golden Hinde Blvd. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to San Rafael CA?

    The SMART is the first train that goes to San Rafael CA. It stops nearby at 5:45 AM.

  • What time is the last train to San Rafael CA?

    The SMART is the last train that goes to San Rafael CA. It stops nearby at 9:02 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to San Rafael CA?

    The 71 is the first bus that goes to San Rafael CA. It stops nearby at 5:51 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to San Rafael CA?

    The 71 is the last bus that goes to San Rafael CA. It stops nearby at 12:35 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to San Rafael CA?

    The bus fare to San Rafael CA costs about $1.75 - $11.20.

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Public Transportation to San Rafael CA

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to San Rafael CA? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Los Ranchitos Rd & Golden Hinde Blvd; Merrydale Rd & N San Pedro Rd; N San Pedro Rd Bus Pad; N San Pedro Rd & Merrydale Rd; Marin Civic Center.

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San Rafael CA Address: 211 Las Gallinas Ave San Rafael, CA 94903 street in San Rafael

San Rafael CA
San Rafael CASan Rafael ( SAN rə-FEL; Spanish for "St. Raphael", Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel]) is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 61,271, up from 57,713 in 2010. San Rafael was founded by the Spanish in 1817, when Vicente Francisco de Sarría established Mission San Rafael Arcángel, initially as an asistencia (sub-mission). San Rafael Arcángel was upgraded to full mission status in 1822, a month before Alta California declared independence from Spain as part of Mexico. Following the American Conquest of California, the community of San Rafael incorporated as a city in 1874.
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San Rafael has 1 transit type(s), including: bus, operated by several transit agencies, including BART, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Muni Metro, Caltrain, VTA, Capitol Corridor, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit, MUNI, VTA, SF Cable Car, AC Transit, Dumbarton Express, Golden Gate Transit, County Connection and SamTrans

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