What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Fremont?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Fremont is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Fremont?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Fremont is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Fremont?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Fremont. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Milpitas BART via Palo Alto Transit Center and Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Fremont?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Fremont. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Fremont?

The distance between San Mateo and Fremont is 44 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Mateo to Fremont without a car?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Fremont without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 7m and costs $12 - $17.

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Fremont?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from San Mateo to Fremont, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Fremont bus from?

San Mateo to Fremont bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Fremont train from?

San Mateo to Fremont train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Mateo to Fremont?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Fremont is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 7m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus and line 60 bus, which costs $11 - $14 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the San Mateo to Fremont bus arrive?

San Mateo to Fremont bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the San Mateo to Fremont train arrive?

San Mateo to Fremont train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Fremont?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Fremont is 24 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from San Mateo to Fremont.

Where can I stay near Fremont?

There are 475+ hotels available in Fremont.

San Mateo to Fremont - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, BART, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Mateo to Fremont by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
2h 7m
$13–16
Drive 23.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Mateo to Fremontcar 23.8 mi
31 min
$5–7
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & E 5th Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Fremontsubway Green-N
2h 37m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Fremonttaxi 23.8 mi
31 min
$85–110
Bus, line 22 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 22
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Milpitas BARTbus 60
3h 35m
$11–14

San Mateo to Fremont by train

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Fremont, Alameda County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Fremont via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara Transit Center, Milpitas BART, and Milpitas in around 3h 35m.

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