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How to get fromLos Altos to Pier 39by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Pier 39 by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 52 bus, Caltrain, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte & Mayer to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 52
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 4th St & King St to Chinatown - Rose Pak Stationtram tram T
    2h 7m
    $12–17

  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Powell St & Beach Stbus bus 28
    3h 59m
    $8–16

  3. Line 40 bus, Caltrain, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Columbus Ave & Francisco Stbus bus 30 / ...
    2h 39m
    $12–17

  4. Drive 39.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Altos to Pier 39car car 39.8 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Pier 39taxi taxi 39.8 mi
    47 min
    $140–180

Los Altos to Pier 39 by bus, train, and foot

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Altos to Pier 39.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Pier 39 via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Daly City BART Station, and Powell St & Beach St in around 3h 59m.

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