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How to get fromSan Francisco to South Bay Shoresby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to South Bay Shores by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Great America Stationtram tram Orange Line
    1h 49m
    $11–13

  2. Drive 42.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to South Bay Shorescar car 42.9 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus, Caltrain, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Mission College & Freedombus bus 59
    2h 28m
    $12–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to South Bay Shorestaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    48 min
    $150–190

  5. BART

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitassubway subway Green-N
    1h 49m
    $11–14

San Francisco to South Bay Shores by train, tram, and foot

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to South Bay Shores.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and South Bay Shores, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitas every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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