Sir Francis Drake Blvd – Larkspur
The pickup stop to SFO is on Westbound Sir Francis Drake Blvd., at the bus stop next to Marin Country Mart. The drop-off location from SFO is across the street on Eastbound Sir Francis Drake Blvd., next to the Golden Gate Ferry parking lot.
| Approx time to SFO | 55 min |
| Last bus departs | 10:30 pm |
Arrival and departure times are best estimates and can vary due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances.
| Approx Depart Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Approx Arrival at SFO |
|---|---|
| 4:15 am | 5:05 am |
| 5:30 am | 6:25 am |
| 6:30 am | 7:25 am |
| 7:30 am | 8:25 am |
| 8:30 am | 9:25 am |
| 9:00 am | 9:55 am |
| 9:30 am | 10:25 am |
| 10:30 am | 11:25 am |
| 11:30 am | 12:25 pm |
| 12:30 pm | 1:25 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:55 pm |
| 1:30 pm | 2:25 pm |
| Approx Depart SFO | Approx Arrival at Sir Francis Drake Blvd |
|---|---|
| 5:10 am | 6:15 am |
| 6:30 am | 7:35 am |
| 7:30 am | 8:35 am |
| 8:30 am | 9:35 am |
| 9:30 am | 10:35 am |
| 10:00 am | 11:05 am |
| 10:30 am | 11:35 am |
| 11:30 am | 12:35 pm |
| 12:30 pm | 1:35 pm |
| 1:30 pm | 2:35 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 3:05 pm |
| 2:30 pm | 3:35 pm |
| Approx Depart Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Approx Arrival at SFO |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm | 2:55 pm |
| 2:30 pm | 3:25 pm |
| 3:30 pm | 4:25 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 4:55 pm |
| 4:30 pm | 5:25 pm |
| 5:30 pm | 6:25 pm |
| 6:30 pm | 7:25 pm |
| 7:30 pm | 8:25 pm |
| 8:00 pm | 8:55 pm |
| 8:30 pm | 9:25 pm |
| 9:30 pm | 10:25 pm |
| 10:30 pm | 11:25 pm |
| Approx Depart SFO | Approx Arrival at Sir Francis Drake Blvd |
|---|---|
| 3:00 pm | 4:05 pm |
| 3:30 pm | 4:35 pm |
| 4:30 pm | 5:35 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 6:05 pm |
| 5:30 pm | 6:35 pm |
| 6:30 pm | 7:35 pm |
| 7:30 pm | 8:35 pm |
| 8:30 pm | 9:35 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 10:05 pm |
| 9:30 pm | 10:35 pm |
| 10:30 pm | 11:35 pm |
| 11:30 pm | 12:35 am |
| Approx Depart Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Approx Arrival at SFO |
|---|---|
| 4:15 am | 5:05 am |
| 5:30 am | 6:25 am |
| 6:30 am | 7:25 am |
| 7:30 am | 8:25 am |
| 8:30 am | 9:25 am |
| 9:00 am | 9:55 am |
| 9:30 am | 10:25 am |
| 10:30 am | 11:25 am |
| 11:30 am | 12:25 pm |
| 12:30 pm | 1:25 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:55 pm |
| 1:30 pm | 2:25 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 2:55 pm |
| 2:30 pm | 3:25 pm |
| 3:30 pm | 4:25 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 4:55 pm |
| 4:30 pm | 5:25 pm |
| 5:30 pm | 6:25 pm |
| 6:30 pm | 7:25 pm |
| 7:30 pm | 8:25 pm |
| 8:00 pm | 8:55 pm |
| 8:30 pm | 9:25 pm |
| 9:30 pm | 10:25 pm |
| 10:30 pm | 11:25 pm |
| Approx Depart SFO | Approx Arrival at Sir Francis Drake Blvd |
|---|---|
| 5:10 am | 6:15 am |
| 6:30 am | 7:35 am |
| 7:30 am | 8:35 am |
| 8:30 am | 9:35 am |
| 9:30 am | 10:35 am |
| 10:00 am | 11:05 am |
| 10:30 am | 11:35 am |
| 11:30 am | 12:35 pm |
| 12:30 pm | 1:35 pm |
| 1:30 pm | 2:35 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 3:05 pm |
| 2:30 pm | 3:35 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 4:05 pm |
| 3:30 pm | 4:35 pm |
| 4:30 pm | 5:35 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 6:05 pm |
| 5:30 pm | 6:35 pm |
| 6:30 pm | 7:35 pm |
| 7:30 pm | 8:35 pm |
| 8:30 pm | 9:35 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 10:05 pm |
| 9:30 pm | 10:35 pm |
| 10:30 pm | 11:35 pm |
| 11:30 pm | 12:35 am |
Location
The pickup stop to SFO is on Westbound Sir Francis Drake Blvd., at the bus stop next to Marin Country Mart. The drop-off location from SFO is across the street on Eastbound Sir Francis Drake Blvd., next to the Golden Gate Ferry parking lot.
Coming from the North (TO SFO):
Exit 101 South @ Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit 450B, keep left at the fork, turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd, make a U-turn at Larkspur Landing Circle, look for the bench at the base of the stairs leading the Marin Country Mart and the sign next to the bench that says “Marin Airporter to SFO.”
Coming from the South (TO SFO):
Exit 101 North @ Richmond Bridge Exit 450B, stay to the right and merge onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd., make a U-turn at Larkspur Landing Circle, look for the bench at the base of the stairs leading the Marin Country Mart and the sign next to the bench that says “Marin Airporter to SFO.”
Coming from the North (FROM SFO):
Exit 101 South @ Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit 450B, keep left at the fork and head towards Sir Francis Drake Blvd E, the bus stop is just past the entrance to the ferry terminal parking lot.
Coming from the South (FROM SFO):
Exit 101 North @ Richmond Bridge Exit 450B, stay to the right and merge onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd, the bus stop is just past the entrance to the ferry terminal parking lot.
SMART Train Station Directions
From Larkspur SMART Station to Marin Airporter (TO SFO)
- Exit the SMART Train at Larkspur Station.
- Turn left onto the SMART pathway and follow the signs for “Downtown San Rafael.”
- Continue along the path and follow the sign for “To Landing Circle Shops.”
- Take the first right down the walkway toward the parking lot.
- At the end of the path, turn right toward Larkspur Landing Circle.
- Turn right on Larkspur Landing Circle and walk to the intersection with Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
- At the corner, turn left onto Sir Francis Drake and cross at the marked crosswalk.
- Continue walking with the ferry terminal parking lot on your right.
- The Marin Airporter stop is just ahead under the overpass—look for the sign and bench.
From Marin Airporter to SMART Train (From SFO)
- Exit the bus at the Larkspur drop-off stop.
- Walk to the corner of Sir Francis Drake Blvd and Larkspur Landing Circle.
- Turn right and cross Sir Francis Drake at the marked crosswalk.
- Turn left and use the crosswalk to reach the opposite side of Larkspur Landing Circle.
- Turn right and walk uphill along Larkspur Landing Circle.
- Turn left into the Larkspur Landing Cinema parking lot.
- Head to the back-left corner of the lot—there you’ll find the SMART pathway leading to the station entrance.
Recommendations
When should I arrive at my stop?
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure to ensure you don’t miss the bus.
What should I have ready before boarding?
If you purchased a ticket online, have your QR code or confirmation email open on your phone or bring a printed copy.
Where should I store my luggage?
We provide secure luggage storage for passengers. Simply hand your bags to the driver, who will carefully place them in the storage compartment beneath the bus.
For large bags, please ensure they are placed in the under-bus luggage compartment. To prevent mix-ups, be sure to label your bags with your name and contact information.
Passengers are responsible for their own luggage: The driver in your destination is going to pull out your luggage and put it on the sidewalk when you reach your destination. Your responsibility is to recognize and pick up your own luggage.
Can I track my bus in real-time?
What if my flight is delayed?
Our buses run frequently throughout the day. If you miss one, just catch the next available departure.
Do you accept cash fares?
Yes, if paying in cash, drivers can provide change, but having the exact fare ready helps speed up boarding.
Does the schedule ever change, or is it consistent?
Our regular schedule operates every day, including weekends and holidays. Any temporary service updates will be posted on our website and in our app.
What do I do if I do not see my ticket that I purchased online in my email inbox?
First, check your spam folder in case your email provider redirected it there. If you have multiple email accounts, check your other inboxes to see if the ticket was sent to a secondary email address.
If you use an iPhone, a setting may have automatically directed our ticketing system to use your Apple ID email as the default. In this case, your ticket email would have been sent to your Apple ID inbox.
If you still cannot locate your ticket after these steps, please call our office at 415-461-4222 during our hours of operation or email us at tickets@marinairporter.com. Please note that our tickets@marinairporter.com inbox is monitored Monday–Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, while our office phone is available during all open hours.
Is there a discount for children?
Yes! Kids 12 and under ride free with a full-fare adult—bring up to two per adult.
Parking
No long-term parking is available at this location. Street parking is subject to posted limits.For long-term parking, use our Andersen Drive – San Rafael or Hamilton – Novato locations.
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