What is the cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Oakland is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Bruno to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Oakland is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Bruno and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from San Bruno to Oakland. However, there are services departing from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd and arriving at Mission St & 1st St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between San Bruno and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Bruno and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from San Bruno to Oakland?

The distance between San Bruno and Oakland is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Bruno to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from San Bruno to Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Bruno to Oakland?

The BART from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Center takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Oakland bus from?

San Bruno to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd station.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Oakland train from?

San Bruno to Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from San Bruno station.

Where does the San Bruno to Oakland bus arrive?

San Bruno to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Mission St & 1st St station.

Where does the San Bruno to Oakland train arrive?

San Bruno to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from San Bruno to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Oakland is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from San Bruno to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 802+ hotels available in Oakland.

San Bruno to Oakland - 4 ways to travel via BART, line 292 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Bruno to Oakland by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
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1. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
40 min
$4–7
Line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
1h 18m
$4–7
Drive 20.5 mi
1. Drive from San Bruno to Oaklandcar 20.5 mi
28 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Bruno to Oaklandtaxi 20.5 mi
28 min
$75–95

San Bruno to Oakland by subway

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Mission St & 1st St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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