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How to get fromGolden Gate Bridge to San Mateoby unknown, ferry, train, bus, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to San Mateo by unknown, ferry, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Travel, ferry, Caltrain

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    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    1h 39m

  2. Travel, ferry, line 8 bus, line 292 bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvdbus bus 8 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    2h 42m

  3. Travel, ferry, tram, Caltrain

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram F
    4. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram N
    5. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    1h 46m

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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to San Mateo. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to Stockton St & Washington St, walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to San Mateo Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd, and Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave in around 2h 42m.

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