There are 4 ways to get from Burlingame to San Francisco by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekend
25 min$5–7Line 292 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
1h 27m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burlingame to San Franciscotaxi 15.9 mi
19 min$60–75Drive 15.9 mi
- Drive from Burlingame to San Franciscocar 15.9 mi
19 min$3–5
Burlingame to San Francisco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to San Francisco is to line 292 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to San Francisco is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $60 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at 9th St & Folsom St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Broadway Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Burlingame and San Francisco is 15 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $7.
The Caltrain from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 25 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Burlingame to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from California Dr & Broadway station.
Burlingame to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from California Dr & Broadway to 9th St & Folsom St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from California Dr & Broadway to 9th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burlingame to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at 9th St & Folsom St station.
Burlingame to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to San Francisco is 16 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Burlingame to San Francisco.
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