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Tow Truck & Roadside Help in San Rafael, CA

Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · Jump start $140 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch

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Towing, jump starts, lockouts and tire changes in San Rafael, dispatched 24/7 from the San Francisco service area.

RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.

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Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
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Towing in San Rafael

RoadReady Tow covers San Rafael, CA from its San Francisco service area. San Rafael is roughly 15 miles northwest of central San Francisco and lies in Marin County.

You get the price on the call, before dispatch, and a provider in our network drives out to you. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.

What a tow from San Rafael costs

Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile + tax, counted from pickup to drop-off. Road miles are usually a bit more than straight-line miles, so these are ranges:

San Rafael to central San Franciscoabout 17–21 road miles$320–$360 + tax
San Rafael to Novatoabout 10–13 road miles$250–$280 + tax
A shop within San Rafael (5 miles)$200 + tax

Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch. Cancel free before dispatch; $50 after.

What to tell the operator in San Rafael

  • Your ZIP code (94901 is a San Rafael ZIP) or the nearest cross street.
  • If you are on a highway, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed.
  • Where the vehicle should go: a shop in San Rafael, your home, or a dealer in San Francisco. Tow miles are counted from pickup to drop-off.
  • The vehicle: make, model, and whether it is front, rear or all-wheel drive (some cars need a flatbed).

ZIP codes

ZIP codes we cover in and near San Rafael

Tell the operator your ZIP code and nearest cross street. San Rafael has its own mailing ZIPs; the others below are the closest ZIP areas, with the town name on the mail.

ZIP codes of communities around San Rafael

San Rafael services

Every roadside service in San Rafael

Plain prices before tax, 24/7. Your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Towing Service in San Rafael, CA

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax

A tow from San Rafael to central San Francisco is about $320–$360 + tax; a shop inside San Rafael costs less.

  • Cars, SUVs, trucks, vans and crossovers
  • Tow to a repair shop, dealership, home or storage
  • Accident and breakdown recovery

Book towing →Towing Service in San Francisco

Emergency Towing in San Rafael, CA

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax

After a crash in San Rafael, call 911 first if anyone is hurt; once the scene is cleared, the car can go to a shop, your home or an insurance yard.

  • Accident recovery
  • Breakdown towing from highways and shoulders
  • Recovery from ditches and embankments

Book emergency towing →Emergency Towing in San Francisco

Flatbed Towing in San Rafael, CA

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax

AWD, electric and lowered cars in San Rafael go on a flatbed at the same rate: about $320–$360 + tax to central San Francisco.

  • AWD and 4x4 vehicles
  • Electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Luxury, sports and lowered cars

Book flatbed towing →Flatbed Towing in San Francisco

Long Distance Towing in San Rafael, CA

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax

Going further than San Francisco? Every mile from San Rafael is $10 + tax after the $150 hook-up, quoted for your route first.

  • Tow to a shop in another city
  • Tow home after a breakdown on a trip
  • Dealership and auction transport

Book long-distance towing →Long Distance Towing in San Francisco

Motorcycle Towing in San Rafael, CA

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax

Bikes in San Rafael are strapped and chocked and taken to a shop, dealer or home; tell the operator if the bike can roll.

  • Breakdown and accident recovery
  • Tow to a shop, dealer or home
  • Straps and wheel chocks

Book motorcycle towing →Motorcycle Towing in San Francisco

Car Lockout in San Rafael, CA

$140 + tax

Keys locked in a car in San Rafael: the driver checks your ID and opens the door without damage, typically 30–45 minutes.

  • Non-destructive entry
  • Cars, SUVs, trucks and vans
  • Trunk and door lockouts

Book lockout →Car Lockout in San Francisco

Tire Change in San Rafael, CA

from $130 + tax

Flat in San Rafael: the spare goes on where you are; with no usable spare, a tow to a tire shop is priced first.

  • Spare tire installation
  • Check of spare pressure
  • Lug nuts torqued

Book tire change →Tire Change in San Francisco

Fuel Delivery in San Rafael, CA

$150 + tax (includes 3 gallons of fuel)

Out of gas in San Rafael: 3 gallons of fuel brought to you, enough to reach a station.

  • 3 gallons of fuel included
  • Gasoline or diesel
  • Delivered to you where you stopped

Book fuel delivery →Fuel Delivery in San Francisco

Winch Out Service in San Rafael, CA

from $200 + tax

Off the pavement or stuck in San Rafael: send a photo of how the car sits so the right equipment comes the first time.

  • Winch recovery from ditches
  • Recovery from mud, sand and snow
  • Recovery from curbs and parking-lot dropoffs

Book winch out →Winch Out Service in San Francisco

Mobile EV Charging in San Rafael, CA

$175 + tax

EV out of range in San Rafael: a mobile charge adds enough range to reach a charger; if not, a flatbed is the backup.

  • Mobile emergency charging
  • Flatbed towing for electric vehicles
  • 12-volt battery jump for electric cars

Book ev mobile charging →Mobile EV Charging in San Francisco

Towing in San Rafael

San Rafael towing FAQ

Is there a tow truck near me in San Rafael?+

Yes. RoadReady Tow dispatches towing and roadside help to San Rafael 24/7 as part of the San Francisco service area. Call (954) 539-7718: the operator confirms your price first and sends the nearest available provider in our network. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.

How much is a tow from San Rafael to San Francisco?+

Central San Francisco is about 15 straight-line miles from San Rafael, usually 17–21 road miles. At $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile, that is roughly $320–$360 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.

Do you cover ZIP 94901?+

Yes. We cover 94901, 94903, 94957, 94904, 94939, 94960, 94925, 94964 in and around San Rafael.

Can I get a jump start in San Rafael?+

Yes. A jump start is $140 + tax and includes a quick battery check.

Do I need a membership for roadside help in San Rafael?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership, signup fee or contract. Cancel free before a driver is dispatched.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in San Rafael?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

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