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How to get fromPier 39 to California's Great Americaby tram, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to California's Great America by tram, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, BART

    best
    1. Take the tram from Beach St & Stockton St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram F
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Great America Stationtram tram
    2h 21m
    $13–16

  2. Drive 44.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pier 39 to California's Great Americacar car 44.9 mi
    51 min
    $9–12

  3. Line 30 bus, Caltrain, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus bus 30 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Mission College & Great Americabus bus 20
    3h 15m
    $12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to California's Great Americataxi taxi 44.9 mi
    51 min
    $160–200

Pier 39 to California's Great America by foot, tram, and subway

Calendar303Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and California's Great America, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pier 39 to California's Great America. However, you can walk to Beach St & Stockton St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Milpitas, walk to Milpitas Station, take the vehicle to Great America Station, then walk to California's Great America. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to California's Great America via Columbus Ave & Francisco St, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, Sunnyvale Transit Center, and Mission College & Great America in around 3h 15m.

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