What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Lake Merced?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & Van Ness Ave and arriving at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Lake Merced?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Ness Station Outbound station and arriving at 19th Ave & Winston Dr. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

The distance between San Francisco and Lake Merced is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced without a car is to tram which takes 19 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

The tram from Van Ness Station Outbound to 19th Ave & Winston Dr takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Merced bus from?

San Francisco to Lake Merced bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Merced train from?

San Francisco to Lake Merced train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Van Ness Station Outbound.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Merced bus arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Merced bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Merced train arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Merced train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 19th Ave & Winston Dr station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lake Merced is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from San Francisco to Lake Merced.

Where can I stay near Lake Merced?

There are 783+ hotels available in Lake Merced.

San Francisco to Lake Merced - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Van Ness Station Outbound to 19th Ave & Winston Drtram M
19 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & Van Ness Ave to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoobus Lowl
29 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to San Francisco State Universitytaxi 6.7 mi
14 min
$28–35
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to San Francisco State Universitycar 6.7 mi
14 min
$2

San Francisco to Lake Merced by tram

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Van Ness Station Outbound to 19th Ave & Winston Dr every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & Van Ness Ave to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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