What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station is to BART via Powell Street which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Great Mall/Main Station?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Main & Great Mall Pkwy via San Jose Diridon and 1st & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Great Mall/Main Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Powell Street and arriving at Milpitas. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station?

The distance between San Francisco and Great Mall/Main Station is 46 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station without a car is to BART which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $16.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station bus from?

San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station train from?

San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station train services, operated by BART, depart from 16th Street / Mission station.

Where does the San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station bus arrive?

San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station train arrive?

San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station train services, operated by BART, arrive at Milpitas station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station is 47 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station.

Where can I stay near Great Mall/Main Station?

There are 519+ hotels available in Great Mall/Main Station.

San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station - 6 ways to travel via BART, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or tram

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from 16th Street / Mission to Milpitassubway Green-N
1h 16m
$10–16
BART via Powell Street
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Milpitassubway Green-N
1h 17m
$8–11
Bus, line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from 1st & Santa Clara to Main & Great Mall Pkwybus 66
1h 52m
$11–24
Drive 46.3 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Stationcar 46.3 mi
51 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Stationtaxi 46.3 mi
51 min
$170–210
Caltrain, tram
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Great Mall Stationtram Orange Line
1h 53m
$11–13

San Francisco to Great Mall/Main Station by subway and bus

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Distance: 45.7 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Great Mall/Main Station, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 16th Street / Mission to Milpitas every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Main & Great Mall Pkwy via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 1h 52m.

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