The average train between San Mateo and Alameda takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from San Mateo to Alameda. 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 hourly between San Mateo and Alameda. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from San Mateo is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Alameda at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Alameda. However, there are services departing from San Mateo station and arriving at Alameda station via 12th Street / Oakland City Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
San Mateo to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae station.
San Mateo to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.
The distance between San Mateo and Alameda is 23.8 km. The road distance is 48 km.
BART operates a subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 49 min.
