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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to South San Francisco is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to South San Francisco is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $70 - $85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to South San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland and South San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at South San Francisco Ferry Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

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

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 South San Francisco?

The distance between Oakland and South San Francisco is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to South San Francisco without a car is to ferry which takes 40 min and costs $9 - $12.

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

The ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to South San Francisco Ferry Terminal takes 40 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Oakland to South San Francisco bus arrive?

Oakland to South San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave station.

Where does the Oakland to South San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to South San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to South San Francisco is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Oakland to South San Francisco.

Where can I stay near South San Francisco?

There are 745+ hotels available in South San Francisco.

Oakland to South San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and BART

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to South San Francisco Ferry Terminalferry Ssf
40 min
$9–12
BART
cheapest
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 Airport Blvd & E Grand Avebus 292 / ...
1h 15m
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to South San Franciscotaxi 18.6 mi
25 min
$70–85
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to South San Franciscocar 18.6 mi
25 min
$4–5

Oakland to South San Francisco by ferry

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to South San Francisco Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, 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.

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