What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Bruno?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Bruno is to line 292 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Bruno?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Bruno is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Bruno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 10th St & Howard St and arriving at McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and San Bruno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Bruno Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to San Bruno?

The distance between San Francisco and San Bruno is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to San Bruno without a car is to Caltrain which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San Bruno?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Bruno Caltrain Southbound takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Bruno bus from?

San Francisco to San Bruno bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from 10th St & Howard St station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Bruno train from?

San Francisco to San Bruno train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to San Bruno?

The best way to get from San Francisco to San Bruno is to Caltrain which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 49 min.

Where does the San Francisco to San Bruno bus arrive?

San Francisco to San Bruno bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd station.

Where does the San Francisco to San Bruno train arrive?

San Francisco to San Bruno train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Bruno Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to San Bruno?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San Bruno is 12 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from San Francisco to San Bruno.

Where can I stay near San Bruno?

There are 796+ hotels available in San Bruno.

San Francisco to San Bruno - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 292 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to San Bruno by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Bruno Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
18 min
$4–6
Line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 10th St & Howard St to McDonnell Rd & West Area Rdbus 292 / ...
49 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to San Brunotaxi 11.6 mi
14 min
$45–55
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to San Brunocar 11.6 mi
14 min
$3–4
BART
1. Take the subway from 16th Street / Mission to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
22 min
$3–5

San Francisco to San Bruno by train

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Bruno Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from 10th St & Howard St to McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 49 min.

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