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How to get fromSan Mateo to Vacavilleby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Vacaville by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to North Concord / Martinezsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    3h 35m
    $19–23

  2. Drive 70.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Vacavillecar car 70.9 mi
    1h 19m
    $13–19

  3. Bus, 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 North Concord / Martinezsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    3h 56m
    $15–19

  4. Line 292 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Ferry Building to Fairfield Transportation Centerbus bus 82
    5h 37m
    $13

San Mateo to Vacaville by train, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Mateo to Vacaville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Vacaville Transportation Center via Mission St & 1st St, San Francisco Ferry Building, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 5h 37m.

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