While the majority of Corte Madera residents and visitors get around the town with their own cars, there are several options for traveling around the Marin County town. While it is less common to live in this small bedroom community if you don’t have a car, it is possible. With public transportation, including busses, taxis and shuttles, and many walking and biking paths, traveling around Corte Madera is easy.
Biking in Corte Madera
The entirety of Marin County has been working to improve the safety and accessibility of bike routes throughout the area, and Corte Madera is no exception. With pathways around the city and through the wilderness, biking has become a popular, healthy and safe way to travel around town and exercise. From an availability of bike lanes along roads to the famous Paradise Loop trail, you might find that your bike is the best way to travel.
City Cycle
13 San Clemente Dr., Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-7433
Website: www.citycycle.com
If you’re looking for a great bike for participating in Corte Madera’s outdoor lifestyle and getting around town, look no further than City Cycle on San Clemente Drive. Providing the best in bikes, equipment and services, you will be able to bike every day if you wish, whether you choose to bike on the mountain or around town. Besides providing quality road and mountain bikes, this store also promotes the advantage of biking. Leading a weekly road ride in the mornings on the City Cycle Loop from Mill Valley to sometimes Muir Beach or Pan Toll, this shop will teach you how to love your bicycle.
Shuttle
If you’re in need of a ride to a nearby airport, you won’t have to beg a friend to take you. Corte Madera has shuttles available for your use.
Marin Airporter
300 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 461-4222
Website: www.marinairporter.com
The Marin Airporter is a bus service that runs between Marin County and the San Francisco International Airport. Departing from Larkspur every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, this bus runs from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, every day of the year. This makes rides to and from the airport much easier on you if you like to travel. Fares are $20 for adults and $10 for children 5 to 9 years old.
Taxis
If you don’t have your own car or you don’t want to drive, taxis can be a quick and efficient way to get around town or to a nearby town, especially at night.
Corte Madera Taxi
777 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 355-5511
Website: www.marincountycab.com
Serving all of Marin County, this taxi service is both safe and reliable. You’ll enjoy a smooth and relaxing ride when you take one of these clean and comfortable sedans, minivans or full vans. It doesn’t matter how much space you need, you will be accommodated. From a night on the town to heading to a friend’s house, taxis are quick and convenient.
Public Transit
There are buses that serve Corte Madera and the surrounding communities. While they are not used by many Corte Madera residents, those who do use them benefit greatly. Click here for a route near you.