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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Alviso is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Alviso is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Alviso?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Alviso. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Liberty & Taylor via Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Alviso?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Alviso station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Baypointe Station via Milpitas Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Alviso?

The distance between San Francisco and Alviso is 50 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Alviso without a car is to BART which takes 2h 4m and costs $13 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from San Francisco to Alviso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Alviso bus from?

San Francisco to Alviso bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from San Francisco station.

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

San Francisco to Alviso train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Where does the San Francisco to Alviso bus arrive?

San Francisco to Alviso bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Alviso train arrive?

San Francisco to Alviso train services, operated by BART, arrive at Milpitas station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Alviso?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Alviso is 43 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from San Francisco to Alviso.

Where can I stay near Alviso?

There are 585+ hotels available in Alviso.

San Francisco to Alviso - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, line 59 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Alviso by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitassubway Green-N
2h 4m
$13–19
Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco to Alvisocar 42.5 mi
46 min
$8–12
Bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Liberty & Taylorbus 59
2h 19m
$13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Alvisotaxi 42.5 mi
46 min
$150–190
Caltrain, line 59 bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Liberty & Taylorbus 59
2h 15m
$11–16

San Francisco to Alviso by subway, tram, and bus

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.3 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

BART operates a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitas every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Liberty & Taylor via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 2h 19m.

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