What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Chinatown is to BART which costs $2 - $4 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Chinatown is to BART which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct ferry between Alameda and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Oakland and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Alameda to Chinatown?

The distance between Alameda and Chinatown is 6 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Chinatown without a car is to BART which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Chinatown?

The BART from West Oakland to Embarcadero takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Chinatown train from?

Alameda to Chinatown train services, operated by BART, depart from West Oakland station.

Where does the Alameda to Chinatown train arrive?

Alameda to Chinatown train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Chinatown is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Alameda to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 807+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Alameda to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via BART, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Chinatown by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from West Oakland to Embarcaderosubway Blue-S / ...
6 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
25 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Chinatowntaxi 13.4 mi
22 min
$50–65
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Chinatowncar 13.4 mi
22 min
$3–4

Alameda to Chinatown by subway

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from West Oakland to Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 25 min.

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