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How to get fromSan Mateo to Mount Diabloby train, subway, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Mateo to Mount Diablo by train, subway, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, BART, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    3. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Mount Diablotaxi taxi
    2h 19m
    $63–81

  2. Drive 43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Mount Diablocar car 43.5 mi
    1h 27m
    $8–12

  3. Bus, BART, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & E 5th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    3. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Mount Diablotaxi taxi
    2h 39m
    $59–78

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Mount Diablotaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    1h 27m
    $160–190

  5. Bus, BART, taxi via Concord BART

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & E 5th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Concordsubway subway
    3. Take the taxi from Marsh Creek Rd and Bigelow St to Mount Diablotaxi taxi
    3h 57m
    $72–92

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Mount Diablo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Mount Diablo. 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 Embarcadero, take the subway to Walnut Creek, then take the taxi to Mount Diablo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Bruno BART-Bay 5, walk to San Bruno, take the subway to Walnut Creek, then take the taxi to Mount Diablo.

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