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Departure Times to SFO

Departure Times from SFO

To SFO
From SFO

Arrival and departure times are best estimates and can vary due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Approx Depart Smith Ranch Rd Approx Arrival at SFO
3:50 am 5:05 am
5:05 am 6:25 am
6:05 am 7:25 am
7:05 am 8:25 am
8:05 am 9:25 am
8:35 am 9:55 am
9:05 am 10:25 am
10:05 am 11:25 am
11:05 am 12:25 pm
12:05 pm 1:25 pm
12:35 pm 1:55 pm
1:05 pm 2:25 pm
1:35 pm 2:55 pm
2:05 pm 3:25 pm
3:05 pm 4:25 pm
3:35 pm 4:55 pm
4:05 pm 5:25 pm
5:05 pm 6:25 pm
6:05 pm 7:25 pm
7:05 pm 8:25 pm
7:35 pm 8:55 pm
8:05 pm 9:25 pm
9:05 pm 10:25 pm
10:05 pm 11:25 pm
Approx Depart SFO Approx Arrival at Smith Ranch Rd
5:10 am 6:30 am
6:30 am 7:50 am
7:30 am 8:50 am
8:30 am 9:50 am
9:30 am 10:50 am
10:00 am 11:20 am
10:30 am 11:50 am
11:30 am 12:50 pm
12:30 pm 1:50 pm
1:30 pm 2:50 pm
2:00 pm 3:20 pm
2:30 pm 3:50 pm
3:00 pm 4:20 pm
3:30 pm 4:50 pm
4:30 pm 5:50 pm
5:00 pm 6:20 pm
5:30 pm 6:50 pm
6:30 pm 7:50 pm
7:30 pm 8:50 pm
8:30 pm 9:50 pm
9:00 pm 10:20 pm
9:30 pm 10:50 pm
10:30 pm 11:50 pm
11:30 pm 12:50 am

Location

Coming from the North:

Exit 101 South @ Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Rd., exit 456, turn right onto Lucas Valley Rd which then turns into Smith Ranch Rd., after the freeway overpass you will see the cutout for the bus stop on your right just outside of the Smith Ranch Park and Ride.

Marin Airporter Smith Ranch Road Bus Stop in San Rafael

Coming from the South:

Exit 101 North @ Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Rd. exit 456, merge to the right onto Smith Ranch Rd., you will see the cutout for the bus stop on your right just outside of the Smith Ranch Park and Ride.

Marin Airporter Smith Ranch Road Bus Stop in San Rafael

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?

Yes! Use our mobile app (Apple, Google) or website to check for real-time bus tracking and schedule updates.

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

This is a CalTrans commuter lot with a 72-hour parking limit. Marin Airporter is not responsible for vehicles parked here. For long-term parking, use our Andersen Drive – San Rafael or Hamilton – Novato locations.

More Pickup Locations

With multiple stops throughout Marin County, getting to SFO is easy and convenient. Select your stop below for details, or purchase tickets for any pickup location.

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