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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and San Francisco Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo. However, there are services departing from Market St & 2nd St and arriving at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and San Francisco Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at 47th Ave & Cutler Ave via Metro Embarcadero Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo?

The distance between Oakland and San Francisco Zoo is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo without a car is to BART and tram which takes 1h 6m and costs $4 - $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to San Francisco Zoo bus from?

Oakland to San Francisco Zoo bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & 2nd St station.

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

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

Where does the Oakland to San Francisco Zoo bus arrive?

Oakland to San Francisco Zoo bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.

Where does the Oakland to San Francisco Zoo train arrive?

Oakland to San Francisco Zoo train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to San Francisco Zoo is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Oakland to San Francisco Zoo.

Where can I stay near San Francisco Zoo?

There are 790+ hotels available in San Francisco Zoo.

Oakland to San Francisco Zoo - 4 ways to travel via BART, tram, bus, and taxi

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

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BART, tram
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to 47th Ave & Cutler Avetram L
1h 6m
$5–6
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to San Francisco Zoocar 16.8 mi
29 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoobus Lowl
1h 54m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to San Francisco Zootaxi 16.8 mi
29 min
$60–80

Oakland to San Francisco Zoo by subway, tram, and foot

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & 2nd St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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