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How to get fromEmbarcadero to San Mateoby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to San Mateo by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram N
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    56 min
    $7–9

  2. Line 292 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    1h 47m
    $2–4

  3. Drive 19.7 mi

    1. Drive from Embarcadero to San Mateocar car 19.7 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to San Mateotaxi taxi 19.7 mi
    24 min
    $70–90

Embarcadero to San Mateo by tram and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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