Santa Sabina Retreat Center Directions and Transportation Options

Santa Sabina Retreat Center
25 Magnolia Ave
San Rafeal, CA 94901
(415) 457-7727 Fax: (415) 457-2310

DRIVING from SFO Airport:

Google Driving Directions from SFO

FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND SOUTH SF:
Take the Golden Gate Bridge (no toll in this direction)($6 toll return trip - South Bound) becomes Highway 101N.
Exit at Central San Rafael (approx 13 miles).
Go Straight for 3 blocks to 5th Street,
5th turn (RT) travel 1 block to
Grand Ave turn (LF) travel 3 blocks to
Acacia turn (RT).
Just past the Main University sign and across the road from the Gym complex. Go 1 block up to Magnolia turn (RT). Drive I more block then straight ahead you will see a set of white pillars framing a driveway. Notice the small sign directing you to Santa Sabina to the left of these pillars. At this point continue left on Magnolia which then sweeps around a curve to the right and goes past our parking lot on your right. Drive into the parking lot where the large wood sign for Santa Sabina is posted. Up the couple of steps to the wood door.

FROM THE EAST BAY: Take Interstate 580 over the Richmond
Bridge to Highway 101 N. Exit at Central San Rafael. Then follow
directions above…….

FROM THE NORTH, SANTA ROSA, (Etc.): Take Highway 101 S.
Exit at Central San Rafael. Go 2 blocks south to 5th St. Turn left
under freeway and 2 blocks to Grand Ave. Turn left and follow as
above 3 blocks to Acacia……

Van Service and Bus Transportation from SFO

SFO Ground Transportation (Comparison of Services)

Marin Aiporter from SFO: (415) 461-4222. Buses depart every ½ hr.(every 3o minutes)
Cost: $20 (one way)

To pick up the Marin Airporter Bus at the San Francisco Airport:

For all domestic flights, the pick up point for Marin Airporter is outside of baggage claim (located on the lower level), on the center courtesy island. Our busses stop at the "Marin/Sonoma County" sign, next to the large blue pillar labeled "Airporters".

From the International Terminal, the new pick-up point for Marin Airporter is on the arrivals (baggage claim) level. To find the bus, cross to the center island, and wait at the green and white striped curb. Look for the sign saying "Airporter". Please note: This is a new pick-up location. We no longer pick up on the ground floor in Courtyard "A".

Marin Airporter (5:30 AM to midnight). There are two San Rafael stops. You should get off at the second stop which is the Transportation Center at 3rd St./ Central San Rafael. Total trip takes about 1 – 1 ¼ hour depending on time of day and traffic.
(Ask the bus driver to call ahead for taxi to meet you)

*Santa Sabina is a 20 minute walk or a ~$6.00 taxi ride from San Rafael Transit Center.

Marin Door to Door (van service from SFO): 415-457-2717
Cost: $35 (one way)
Pick up from SFO and drop off at the location. Shared ride price available if traveling in a group of 2 or more.

GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT BUS FROM SAN FRANCISCO: (415) 455-2000. Take Bus # 70 or # 80 to 3rd St. in San Rafael. Current bus fare From S.F.$4.55 exact change only.

FROM OAKLAND AIRPORT:

Sonoma County Airport Express: (707) 837-8700
Cost: $24.00

provides non-stop service to San Rafael Transportation Center, 3rd St.Central San Rafeal. Buses depart from the airport every two hours (5:15 AM to 9:15 PM).

Exit main entrance and meet the bus on center isle under sign marked Shuttles. Trip takes about 1 – 1 ¼ hour.
review Schedule Taxi's are usually available at the center, but ask the bus driver to call ahead for you.

FROM Oakland Airport by BART then bus: Take BART and exit at El Cerrito Del Norte Bart Station then bus: (415) 455-2000. Take Bus # 40 or #42 to 3rd St. in San Rafael. Current bus fare From E.Bay $3.75. exact change only. (not recommended)

Getting to Santa Sabina from the San Rafael Transit Center at 3rd. Street

Walking to Santa Sabina From 3rd Street Transportation Center:

Walk East on 3rd (walk under the freeway) to Grand, left on Grand and the about 3 blocks to the Dominican University campus. Turn right on to Acacia just past the Main University sign and across the road from the Gym complex. Go 1 block to and right onto Magnolia. Drive I more block then straight ahead you will see a set of white pillars framing a driveway. Notice the small sign directing you to Santa Sabina to the left of these pillars. At this point continue left on Magnolia which then sweeps around a curve and goes past our parking lot on your right. Drive into the parking lot where the large wood sign for Santa Sabina is posted. Facing the building from the street you enter the building at the left end. – about a 20 minute walk.

Taxi Service to Santa Sabina from the San Rafael Transit Center at 3rd St.

Marin-Sonoma Taxi Cab Company Includes the following Taxi Cab Services in Marin:
Radio Cab (415) 485-1234
Marin Cab (415) 455-4555
Yellow Cab (415) 453-6030

Marin Northbay Cooperative Taxi Service: 415-258-2800