The average train between San Francisco Zoo and Pier 39 takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from San Francisco Zoo to Pier 39. 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 San Francisco Zoo and Pier 39. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco Zoo is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Pier 39 at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Zoo to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Zoo station and arriving at Pier 39 station via Metro Embarcadero Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
San Francisco Zoo to Pier 39 train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.
San Francisco Zoo to Pier 39 train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at The Embarcadero & Stockton St station.
The distance between San Francisco Zoo and Pier 39 is 11.8 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a vehicle from San Francisco Zoo to Pier 39 via Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo, Market St & Main St, and The Embarcadero & Stockton St in around 1h 15m.