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Palo Alto to San Rafael

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1 h 3 min
81 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Palo Alto to San Rafael

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Cheapest
By car (81 km)
1 h 3 min
81 km.
from $4
Other
Rideshare
1 h 3 min
81 km.
from $4.40
Train, Bus
2 h 19 min
68 km.
from $23.20
Train, Ferry
2 h 42 min
68 km.
from $29.57
Bus
3 h 20 min
68 km.
from $51.57

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30

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
Email:
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
Email:
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 Palo Alto to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael is to drive which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Larkspur - dropoff via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from California Avenue 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 12m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to San Rafael?

The distance between Palo Alto and San Rafael is 83 km. The road distance is 81.3 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Palo Alto to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Rafael bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Rafael train from?

Palo Alto to San Rafael train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Rafael bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to San Rafael train arrive?

Palo Alto to San Rafael train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Rafael is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Palo Alto 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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