What is the cheapest way to get from Colma to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Colma to San Carlos is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colma to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Colma to San Carlos is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Colma and San Carlos?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colma and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct train from Colma to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Colma and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Colma to San Carlos?

The distance between Colma and San Carlos is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

How do I travel from Colma to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Colma to San Carlos without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 54 min and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Colma to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Colma to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colma to San Carlos bus from?

Colma to San Carlos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Colma to San Carlos train from?

Colma to San Carlos train services, operated by BART, depart from Colma station.

Where does the Colma to San Carlos bus arrive?

Colma to San Carlos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station.

Where does the Colma to San Carlos train arrive?

Colma to San Carlos train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Colma to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Colma to San Carlos is 18 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Colma to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 510+ hotels available in San Carlos.

Colma to San Carlos - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colma to San Carlos by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Colma to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
54 min
$13–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus Ecr
1h 21m
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colma to San Carlostaxi 17.6 mi
21 min
$65–80
Drive 17.6 mi
1. Drive from Colma to San Carloscar 17.6 mi
21 min
$4–5

Colma to San Carlos by subway and train

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Distance: 18.1 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Colma, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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