What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco is to BART which takes 16 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland Convention Center and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Oakland Convention Center and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco?

The distance between Oakland Convention Center and San Francisco is 8 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco?

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Powell Street takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco train from?

Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco train arrive?

Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco.

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Q: How do I travel from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 16 min and costs $2 - $4.

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Powell Streetsubway Yellow-S / ...
16 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
39 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland Convention Center to San Franciscotaxi 11.1 mi
17 min
$40–55
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from Oakland Convention Center to San Franciscocar 11.1 mi
17 min
$2–3
BART via 16th Street / Mission
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to 16th Street / Missionsubway Yellow-S / ...
20 min
$3–5

Oakland Convention Center to San Francisco by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Oakland Convention Center, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Powell Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 25 min.

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