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How to get fromSanta Clara Station to Pier 39by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clara Station to Pier 39 by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Columbus Ave & Francisco Stbus bus 30 / ...
    1h 59m
    $11–13

  2. Drive 48.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clara Station to Pier 39car car 48.2 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St & Bryant St to Bay St & Midway Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2h 49m
    $13–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara Station to Pier 39taxi taxi 48.2 mi
    54 min
    $180–220

  5. Line 60 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Milpitas BARTbus bus 60
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    2h 26m
    $12–16

Santa Clara Station to Pier 39 by train, bus, and foot

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Clara Station, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara Station to Pier 39. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 30 bus to Columbus Ave & Francisco St, then walk to Pier 39. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Pier 39 via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, and Bay St & Midway St in around 2h 49m.

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