What is the cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Menlo Park and South San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave and arriving at San Bruno BART-Bay 5. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Menlo Park and South San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound and arriving at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Menlo Park to South San Francisco?

The distance between Menlo Park and South San Francisco is 20 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.

How do I travel from Menlo Park to South San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco?

The Caltrain from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to South San Francisco bus from?

Menlo Park to South San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave station.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to South San Francisco train from?

Menlo Park to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Menlo Park to South San Francisco?

The best way to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Menlo Park to South San Francisco bus arrive?

Menlo Park to South San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 station.

Where does the Menlo Park to South San Francisco train arrive?

Menlo Park to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Menlo Park to South San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to South San Francisco is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Menlo Park to South San Francisco.

Where can I stay near South San Francisco?

There are 745+ hotels available in South San Francisco.

Menlo Park to South San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Menlo Park to South San Francisco by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
32 min
$5–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
1h 29m
$2–4
Drive 20.3 mi
1. Drive from Menlo Park to South San Franciscocar 20.3 mi
25 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Menlo Park to South San Franciscotaxi 20.3 mi
25 min
$75–95

Menlo Park to South San Francisco by train

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Distance: 19.7 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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