There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to Atherton by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, Caltrain
best- Take the tram from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station to 4th St & King Sttram T
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 43m$10–14Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
- Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & Isabella Avebus Ecr
3h 12m$4–6Drive 31.5 mi
- Drive from Pier 39 to Athertoncar 31.5 mi
40 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Athertontaxi 31.5 mi
40 min$110–140
Pier 39 to Atherton by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Atherton is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Atherton is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Powell St & Beach St and arriving at El Camino Real & Isabella Ave via Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 station to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Pier 39 and Atherton is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pier 39 to Atherton without a car is to tram and Caltrain which takes 1h 43m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Pier 39 to Atherton, including transfers.
Pier 39 to Atherton bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Powell St & Beach St station.
Pier 39 to Atherton train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station.
Pier 39 to Atherton bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Parking Lot E station.
What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Atherton, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to El Camino Real & Isabella Ave via Powell St & Beach St and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 12m.
Tram from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station to 4th St & King St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot E
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & Isabella Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pier 39 to Atherton train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 4th St & King St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Atherton is 32 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Pier 39 to Atherton.
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