Getting to the Fair

The Marin Senior Fair is held at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Here are some ways you can get to the Fair.

Taking Public Transportation to the Fair

Avoid the hassle of traffic and parking – use public transit to get to the Fair!

Coming From Marin

Vivalon

Free round-trip transportation is provided by Vivalon between downtown San Rafael and the Fair. No reservation is needed. Shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day. Shuttles to the Fair leave from Vivalon at 930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael (near the Smart Train station, from the North parking lot near 4^th Street).

The first shuttle to the Fair leaves Vivalon at 8:30 am and the last shuttle departs the Fair at 3:15 pm. Shuttles drop off and pick up at the Fair’s main entrance.

We thank Vivalon for providing this valuable service to our attendees.

Marin Access Paratransit

Eligible riders may use Marin Access paratransit to get door to door service from their home to the Fair! Please note: trips must be scheduled at least one day in advance and riders must be determined eligible to use this service. Learn more at www.marinaccess.org.

Marin Transit

Take Marin Transit Route 35 or Route 49 to Civic Center & Mcinnis Parkwy stop, the event venue is a short walk from the bus stop. Riders age 65+ ride for $1! Learn more at www.marintransit.org. If you need assistance planning your trip, contact us at 415.454.0902 or travelnavigator@marinaccess.org.

SMART Train

Take SMART and get off at the Marin Civic Center station, the event venue is a 0.5 mile walk from the Marin Civic Center station. Riders age 65+ ride free! Learn more at www.sonomamarintrain.org.

Coming From Outside Marin

Golden Gate Transit

Take your preferred Golden Gate Transit route to the San Rafael Transit Center and transfer to Marin Transit local bus service or the SMART Train. Learn more at www.goldengate.org.

Driving to the Fair

Free Parking and Parking Lot Shuttle

Free parking is available at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall (10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael) located behind the Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium. Signage will direct you to the back parking lot. Additional parking is available on the freeway side of the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, with shuttle service to the Fair entrance.

The Parking Lot Shuttle circulates the parking lot to provide rides between your car and the Fair Main Entrance. The shuttle runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The shuttle stops at the Fair entrance and each parking lot. Shuttle stops are shown in red below. Look for the SHUTTLE STOP sign.

Driving Directions

From the South

From US-101 northbound, exit at Frietas Parkway, then turn right onto Civic Center Drive. The Marin Center is on your left. Free parking is available on both sides of Civic Center Drive.

From the North

From US-101 southbound, exit Frietas Parkway and turn left. Turn left and then right onto Civic Center Drive. The Marin Center is on your left. Free parking is available on both sides of Civic Center Drive.