What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Powell St & Beach St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Pier 39 and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 station to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Pier 39 and Silicon Valley is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 35m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Silicon Valley bus from?

Pier 39 to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Powell St & Beach St station.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Silicon Valley train from?

Pier 39 to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 1h 35m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Pier 39 to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Pier 39 to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Parking Lot E station.

Where does the Pier 39 to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Pier 39 to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Silicon Valley is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Pier 39 to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 321+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Pier 39 to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 28 bus, and bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 35m
$9–11
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 25m
$5
Drive 35 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to Silicon Valleycar 35 mi
42 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Silicon Valleytaxi 35 mi
42 min
$130–160

Pier 39 to Silicon Valley by foot and bus

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Powell St & Beach St and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 25m.

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