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How to get fromMenlo Park to San Francisco Bay Areaby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Menlo Park to San Francisco Bay Area by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Caltrain, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2h 10m

  2. Caltrain, ferry, travel via Market St & Main St

    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2h 20m

  3. Bus, line 8 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 46m

  4. Bus, line 292 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Menlo Park to San Francisco Bay Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Menlo Park to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 45 bus to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Bay Area via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 20m.

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