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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Alameda Island is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Alameda Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between San Francisco and Alameda Island?

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 Island?

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 Island?

The distance between San Francisco and Alameda Island is 7 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Alameda Island 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 Island?

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 Island bus from?

San Francisco to Alameda Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

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

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

Where does the San Francisco to Alameda Island bus arrive?

San Francisco to Alameda Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Francisco to Alameda Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Alameda Island?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Alameda Island is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from San Francisco to Alameda Island.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Alameda Island?

Book your San Francisco to Alameda Island bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Alameda Island?

There are 800+ hotels available in Alameda Island.

San Francisco to Alameda Island - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Alameda Island by subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to West Oaklandsubway Blue-N / ...
9 min
$2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
15 min
$1–3
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 Alameda Islandtaxi 12.8 mi
19 min
$50–60
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Alameda Islandcar 12.8 mi
19 min
$3–4

San Francisco to Alameda Island by subway

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Alameda Island, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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