What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Bruno?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Bruno is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to San Bruno?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to San Bruno is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and San Bruno?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to San Bruno. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and San Bruno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at San Bruno. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Oakland to San Bruno?

The distance between Oakland and San Bruno is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to San Bruno without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to San Bruno without a car is to BART which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to San Bruno?

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Bruno takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to San Bruno bus from?

Oakland to San Bruno bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to San Bruno train from?

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

Where does the Oakland to San Bruno bus arrive?

Oakland to San Bruno bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd station.

Where does the Oakland to San Bruno train arrive?

Oakland to San Bruno train services, operated by BART, arrive at San Bruno station.

Can I drive from Oakland to San Bruno?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to San Bruno is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Oakland to San Bruno.

Where can I stay near San Bruno?

There are 800+ hotels available in San Bruno.

Oakland to San Bruno - 4 ways to travel via BART, line 292 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to San Bruno by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
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1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
40 min
$4–7
Line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to McDonnell Rd & West Area Rdbus 292 / ...
1h 25m
$5–7
Drive 20.7 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to San Brunocar 20.7 mi
27 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to San Brunotaxi 20.7 mi
27 min
$75–95

Oakland to San Bruno by subway

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and San Bruno, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Bruno every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Mission St & 1st St to McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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