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How to get fromSan Mateo to Golden Gate Bridgeby train, tram, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Mateo to Golden Gate Bridge by train, tram, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Caltrain, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    1h 59m

  2. Line 292 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    3h 7m

  3. Line 292 bus, ferry, travel via S Delaware St & 2nd Ave

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    3h 19m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Golden Gate Bridge. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to Golden Gate Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Golden Gate Bridge via Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 7m.

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