The average train between Pier 39 and San Francisco Zoo takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Pier 39 to San Francisco Zoo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Pier 39 and San Francisco Zoo. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pier 39 is at 5:52 PM which arrives into San Francisco Zoo at 6:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Beach St & Stockton St and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 to San Francisco Zoo. However, there are services departing from Pier 39 station and arriving at San Francisco Zoo station via Don Chee Way/Steuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Pier 39 to San Francisco Zoo train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Beach St & Stockton St station.
Pier 39 to San Francisco Zoo train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 47th Ave & Cutler Ave station.
The distance between Pier 39 and San Francisco Zoo is 11.8 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to San Francisco Zoo via Beach St & Stockton St, Don Chee Way/Steuart St, Metro Embarcadero Station, and 47th Ave & Cutler Ave in around 1h 16m.