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How to get fromPier 39 to San Carlosby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to San Carlos by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 30 bus, Caltrain

    best
    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 San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 37m
    $8–10

  2. Line 28 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus bus Ecr
    2h 44m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 26.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pier 39 to San Carloscar car 26.4 mi
    32 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to San Carlostaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    32 min
    $95–120

Pier 39 to San Carlos by foot, bus, and train

Calendar256Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 26.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Powell St & Beach St and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 2h 44m.

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