What is the cheapest way to get from Alviso to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Alviso to San Francisco is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alviso to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Alviso to San Francisco is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Alviso and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Alviso to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from 1st & Liberty and arriving at San Francisco via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Alviso and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Alviso station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Baypointe Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Milpitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Alviso to San Francisco?

The distance between Alviso and San Francisco is 50 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

How do I travel from Alviso to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Alviso to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Alviso to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Alviso to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alviso to San Francisco bus from?

Alviso to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from 1st & Liberty station.

Where do I catch the Alviso to San Francisco train from?

Alviso to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from Milpitas station.

Where does the Alviso to San Francisco bus arrive?

Alviso to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara Transit Center station.

Where does the Alviso to San Francisco train arrive?

Alviso to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Can I drive from Alviso to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Alviso to San Francisco is 43 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Alviso to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 835+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Alviso to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via BART, line 59 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alviso to San Francisco by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or train

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway Green-S
1h 54m
$14–19
Drive 42.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alviso to San Franciscocar 42.6 mi
46 min
$8–12
Line 59 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 1st & Liberty to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 59
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2h 56m
$12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alviso to San Franciscotaxi 42.6 mi
46 min
$150–190
Line 59 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from 1st & Liberty to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 59
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 5m
$12–17

Alviso to San Francisco by bus, tram, and subway

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Distance: 49.4 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Alviso, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Milpitas to Civic Center / UN Plaza every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st & Liberty to San Francisco via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 56m.

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