The average train between San Francisco and South San Francisco takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from San Francisco to South San Francisco. 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 30 minutes between San Francisco and South San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 10:55 PM which arrives into South San Francisco at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco station and arriving at South San Francisco station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
San Francisco to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
San Francisco to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The distance between San Francisco and South San Francisco is 13.4 km. The road distance is 15 km.
Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 15 min.