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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Alameda is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Alameda is to BART which takes 9 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct ferry between San Francisco and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F and arriving at Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Powell Street and arriving at West Oakland. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Alameda?

The distance between San Francisco and Alameda is 7 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Alameda without a car is to BART which takes 9 min and costs $2 - $4.

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

The BART from Powell Street to West Oakland takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

San Francisco to Alameda train services, operated by BART, depart from Powell Street station.

Where does the San Francisco to Alameda train arrive?

San Francisco to Alameda train services, operated by BART, arrive at West Oakland station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Alameda is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from San Francisco to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 806+ hotels available in Alameda.

San Francisco to Alameda - 4 ways to travel via BART, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Alameda by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Powell Street to West Oaklandsubway Blue-N / ...
9 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F to Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminalferry Sea
20 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Alamedataxi 13.7 mi
22 min
$50–65
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Alamedacar 13.7 mi
22 min
$3–4

San Francisco to Alameda by subway

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

BART operates a subway from Powell Street to West Oakland every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F to Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 20 min.

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