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How to get fromSan Francisco to McWay Fallsby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to McWay Falls by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    4h 34m
    $40–57

  2. Drive 153.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to McWay Fallscar car 153.3 mi
    3h
    $28–41

  3. Caltrain, train, drive

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    5h 19m
    $42–73

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $330–732

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Front / San Vicente to McWay Fallscar car
    6h 5m
    $44–68

  6. Caltrain, train, drive via Gonzales

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from 5th St / Day St to McWay Fallscar car
    7h 5m
    $47–81

  7. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $185–242

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to McWay Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to McWay Falls. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then drive to McWay Falls. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to McWay Falls via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 19m.

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