What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos Caltrain Station and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at 11th St & Market St.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Carlos Caltrain Station and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco?

The distance between San Carlos Caltrain Station and San Francisco is 23 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco?

The Caltrain from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco train from?

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

Train or bus from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco?

The best way to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus arrive?

San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at 11th St & Market St. station.

Where does the San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco is 25 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 736+ hotels available in San Francisco.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
42 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to 11th St & Market St.bus 397
1h 40m
$2–4
Drive 24.5 mi
1. Drive from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Franciscocar 24.5 mi
28 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Franciscotaxi 24.5 mi
28 min
$90–110
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 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
2h 19m
$4–7

San Carlos Caltrain Station to San Francisco by foot and train

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between San Carlos Caltrain Station, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to 11th St & Market St. 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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