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There are 4 ways to get from Pleasanton to South San Francisco by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway Blue-S
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
1h 20m
$7–11
BART, line 292 bus
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway Blue-S
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Airport Blvd & E Grand Avebus 292 / ...
2h 22m
$10–14
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Pleasanton to South San Franciscocar 40 mi
48 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pleasanton to South San Franciscotaxi 40 mi
48 min
$140–180

Pleasanton to South San Francisco by subway

392Weekly Subways

1h 20mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to San Bruno via West Oakland in around 1h 20m.

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South San Francisco(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in South San Francisco

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

SkyStar Wheel(Opens in a new window)

SkyStar Wheel is a 150 ft 137 ft diameter traveling observation wheel located in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf since November 13, 2023. It has previously operated in San Francisco's Music Concourse (2020–2023), Cincinnati's The Banks (2018–2020), Louisville's Waterfront Park (2018), and Norfolk (2018).

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze(Opens in a new window)

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze is a tourist attraction on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. It is a mirror maze in which people must find their way out, attempting to avoid confusion.

Children's Fairyland(Opens in a new window)

Children's Fairyland, U.S.A. is an amusement park, located in Oakland, California, on the shores of Lake Merritt. It was one of the earliest "themed" amusement parks in the United States. Fairyland includes 10 acre of play sets, small rides, and animals. The park is also home to the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest continuously operating puppet theater in the United States.

Places to stay in South San Francisco

AC Hotel by Marriott San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Hotel Nova SFO(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Airport Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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