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How to get fromSan Francisco to Montclairby subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Montclair by subway, taxi, or car

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  1. BART

    best
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Rockridgesubway subway Yellow-N
    31 min
    $21–26

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Montclaircar car 14.3 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. BART, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to West Oaklandsubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    2. Take the taxi from West Oakland to Montclairtaxi taxi
    23 min
    $32–39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Montclairtaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Montclair, Alameda County, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Rockridge every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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