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Mountain View to San Rafael

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Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.94–$11.50
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.94

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.13–$15.33

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
Website:
goldengate.org/
Train from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.94
Bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.58–$10.22

Bus operators

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.20

Airlines

Marin Airporter

Phone:
+1 415-461-4222
Website:
marinairporter.com/
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.49

Other operators

Golden Gate Ferry

Phone:
+1 415-455-2000
Website:
goldengate.org
Other from San Francisco Ferry Terminal to Larkspur
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.79–$15.98

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to San Rafael is to drive which costs $9.78 - $15.22 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9.78 - $15.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Larkspur - dropoff via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB via Millbrae and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Mountain View to San Rafael?

The distance between Mountain View and San Rafael is 91 km. The road distance is 92 km.

How do I travel from Mountain View to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to San Rafael without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $13.04 - $21.74 .

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Mountain View to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to San Rafael bus from?

Mountain View to San Rafael bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to San Rafael train from?

Mountain View to San Rafael train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Mountain View to San Rafael bus arrive?

Mountain View to San Rafael bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Where does the Mountain View to San Rafael train arrive?

Mountain View to San Rafael train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to San Rafael is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Mountain View to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 446+ hotels available in San Rafael. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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