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

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Pleasanton is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct train between San Carlos and Pleasanton?

No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Pleasanton station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Pleasanton Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from San Carlos to Pleasanton?

The distance between San Carlos and Pleasanton is 51 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Carlos to Pleasanton without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from San Carlos to Pleasanton, including transfers.

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

San Carlos to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound station.

Where does the San Carlos to Pleasanton train arrive?

San Carlos to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Pleasanton?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Pleasanton is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from San Carlos to Pleasanton.

Where can I stay near Pleasanton?

There are 143+ hotels available in Pleasanton.

San Carlos to Pleasanton - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and BART

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

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Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
2h 21m
$13–17
Drive 33.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Carlos to Pleasantoncar 33.6 mi
41 min
$7–9
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
3h 26m
$12–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Pleasantontaxi 33.6 mi
41 min
$120–150
Bus, line 292 bus, BART
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 / ...
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3h 56m
$12–18

San Carlos to Pleasanton by train

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Pleasanton, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Pleasanton Station via Santa Clara Station in around 2h 21m.

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