What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at Mission St & 1st St. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between San Carlos and Embarcadero?

No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Embarcadero station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Metro Embarcadero Station via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from San Carlos to Embarcadero?

The distance between San Carlos and Embarcadero is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Embarcadero without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $10.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Embarcadero bus from?

San Carlos to Embarcadero bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Embarcadero train from?

San Carlos to Embarcadero train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the San Carlos to Embarcadero bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Carlos to Embarcadero train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Carlos to Embarcadero?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Embarcadero is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from San Carlos to Embarcadero.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

There are 797+ hotels available in Embarcadero.

San Carlos to Embarcadero - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain, tram, bus, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from San Carlos to Embarcadero by train, tram, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram N
59 min
$8–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus 397
1h 47m
$3–4
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
1h 39m
$5–8
Drive 25.5 mi
1. Drive from San Carlos to Embarcaderocar 25.5 mi
29 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Embarcaderotaxi 25.5 mi
29 min
$95–120
Bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
2h 26m
$4–7

San Carlos to Embarcadero by train and tram

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Mission St & 1st St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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