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

The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to San Francisco is to line 292 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Bruno to San Francisco is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Bruno and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd and arriving at 9th St & Folsom St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between San Bruno and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from San Bruno to San Francisco?

The distance between San Bruno and San Francisco is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Bruno to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $6.

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

The Caltrain from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

San Bruno to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from San Bruno to San Francisco?

The best way to get from San Bruno to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 53 min.

Where does the San Bruno to San Francisco bus arrive?

San Bruno to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at 9th St & Folsom St station.

Where does the San Bruno to San Francisco train arrive?

San Bruno to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from San Bruno to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to San Francisco is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from San Bruno to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 828+ hotels available in San Francisco.

San Bruno to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 292 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Bruno to San Francisco by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
19 min
$4–6
Line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
53 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Bruno to San Franciscotaxi 11.7 mi
16 min
$45–55
Drive 11.7 mi
1. Drive from San Bruno to San Franciscocar 11.7 mi
16 min
$3–4
BART
1. Take the subway from San Bruno to 16th Street / Missionsubway Yellow-N / ...
21 min
$3–5

San Bruno to San Francisco by train

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to 9th St & Folsom St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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