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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Mare Island is to bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Mare Island is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $9.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Ferry Building and arriving at Vallejo Transit Center. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E and arriving at Vallejo Ferry Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Mare Island?

The distance between San Francisco and Mare Island is 31 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Mare Island without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $9.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Mare Island?

The bus from San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo Transit Center takes 45 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Mare Island bus from?

San Francisco to Mare Island bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from San Francisco Ferry Building station.

Where does the San Francisco to Mare Island bus arrive?

San Francisco to Mare Island bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at Vallejo Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Mare Island?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Mare Island is 34 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from San Francisco to Mare Island.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mare Island?

There are 203+ hotels available in Mare Island.

San Francisco to Mare Island - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Mare Island by bus (Greyhound), ferry, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo Transit Centerbus 82
45 min
$4–9
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
1h
$14–18
Drive 34.2 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Mare Islandcar 34.2 mi
43 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Mare Islandtaxi 34.2 mi
43 min
$120–150

San Francisco to Mare Island by bus

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Distance: 30.9 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

Sol Trans operates a bus from San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo Transit Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 45 min. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 1h.

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