What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Valley and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hayward Bus Station station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Castro Valley and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castro Valley and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Castro Valley to San Francisco?

The distance between Castro Valley and San Francisco is 23 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco?

The BART from Castro Valley to Civic Center / UN Plaza takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to San Francisco bus from?

Castro Valley to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to San Francisco train from?

Castro Valley to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from Castro Valley station.

Where does the Castro Valley to San Francisco bus arrive?

Castro Valley to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Castro Valley to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castro Valley to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to San Francisco is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Castro Valley to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Castro Valley to San Francisco?

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Castro Valley to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Castro Valley to San Francisco by subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway Blue-S
37 min
$5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
50 min
$3–8
Drive 25.3 mi
1. Drive from Castro Valley to San Franciscocar 25.3 mi
30 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castro Valley to San Franciscotaxi 25.3 mi
30 min
$90–120

Castro Valley to San Francisco by subway

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

BART operates a subway from Castro Valley to Civic Center / UN Plaza every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily.

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