What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $27 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Merced and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo and arriving at Market St & Gough St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Lake Merced and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 19th Ave & Winston Dr and arriving at Metro Van Ness Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Lake Merced to San Francisco?

The distance between Lake Merced and San Francisco is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Merced to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco without a car is to tram which takes 20 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco?

The tram from 19th Ave & Winston Dr to Metro Van Ness Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lake Merced to San Francisco bus from?

Lake Merced to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.

Where do I catch the Lake Merced to San Francisco train from?

Lake Merced to San Francisco train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from 19th Ave & Winston Dr station.

Where does the Lake Merced to San Francisco bus arrive?

Lake Merced to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & Gough St station.

Where does the Lake Merced to San Francisco train arrive?

Lake Merced to San Francisco train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Metro Van Ness Station.

Can I drive from Lake Merced to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Merced to San Francisco is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Lake Merced to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 809+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Lake Merced to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Merced to San Francisco by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from 19th Ave & Winston Dr to Metro Van Ness Stationtram M
20 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Market St & Gough Stbus Lowl
27 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco State University to San Franciscotaxi 6.5 mi
14 min
$27–32
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco State University to San Franciscocar 6.5 mi
14 min
$2

Lake Merced to San Francisco by tram

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Lake Merced, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from 19th Ave & Winston Dr to Metro Van Ness Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Market St & Gough St hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 27 min.

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