What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Coit Tower?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Coit Tower is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Coit Tower?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Coit Tower is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland and Coit Tower?

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 and Coit Tower?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Oakland to Coit Tower?

The distance between Oakland and Coit Tower is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Coit Tower without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Coit Tower without a car is to BART which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Coit Tower?

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcadero takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Coit Tower train from?

Oakland to Coit Tower train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to Coit Tower train arrive?

Oakland to Coit Tower train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Coit Tower?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Coit Tower is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Oakland to Coit Tower.

Where can I stay near Coit Tower?

There are 745+ hotels available in Coit Tower.

Oakland to Coit Tower - 4 ways to travel via BART, taxi, car, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Coit Tower by subway, taxi, car, or ferry

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BART
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1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S / ...
32 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Coit Towertaxi 10.8 mi
19 min
$40–55
Drive 10.8 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Coit Towercar 10.8 mi
19 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
50 min
$6–9

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Coit Tower, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcadero every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 11 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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