There are 5 ways to get from Prunedale to San Francisco by train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 48m$16–20Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 53m$22–31Drive 99.9 mi
- Drive from Prunedale to San Franciscocar 99.9 mi
1h 46m$19–27Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
2h 34m$62–73Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h 26m$33–60
Prunedale to San Francisco by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prunedale to San Francisco is to Caltrain which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Prunedale to San Francisco is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Prunedale to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Prunedale and San Francisco is 98 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from Prunedale to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 3h 48m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Prunedale to San Francisco, including transfers.
Prunedale to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
Prunedale to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prunedale to San Francisco is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Prunedale to San Francisco.
There are 835+ hotels available in San Francisco.
What companies run services between Prunedale, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Caltrain Northbound, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International hourly. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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