There are 4 ways to get from Burlingame to South San Francisco by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekend
9 min$4–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
25 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burlingame to South San Franciscotaxi 6.2 mi
7 min$26–31Drive 6.2 mi
- Drive from Burlingame to South San Franciscocar 6.2 mi
7 min$2
Burlingame to South San Francisco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to South San Francisco is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to South San Francisco is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $26 - $31.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at San Bruno BART-Bay 5. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Broadway Caltrain Northbound and arriving at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Burlingame and South San Francisco is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to South San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 9 min and costs $4 - $5.
The Caltrain from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 9 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Burlingame to South San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from California Dr & Broadway station.
Burlingame to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to South San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 9 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 25 min.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and South San Francisco, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from California Dr & Broadway to San Bruno BART-Bay 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 25 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- One-way Adult
- $4–5
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from California Dr & Broadway to San Bruno BART-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $26–31
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 South San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 station.
Burlingame to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to South San Francisco is 6 miles. It takes approximately 7 min to drive from Burlingame to South San Francisco.
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