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How to get fromSan Bruno to San Francisco Bay Areaby subway, tram, ferry, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Bruno to San Francisco Bay Area by subway, tram, ferry, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. BART, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 39m

  2. Caltrain, line 30 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Columbus Ave & Francisco Stbus bus 30 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 57m

  3. Line 292 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2h 32m

  4. BART, tram, ferry, travel via Market St & 5th St

    1. Take the subway from San Bruno to Powell Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 5th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 46m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from San Bruno to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Bay Area via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, Columbus Ave & Francisco St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 57m.

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