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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Pier 39by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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 38m
    $9–11

  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Powell St & Beach Stbus bus 28
    3h 21m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 35 mi

    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Pier 39car car 35 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Pier 39taxi taxi 35 mi
    42 min
    $130–160

Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by train, bus, and foot

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Pier 39 via Daly City BART Station and Powell St & Beach St in around 3h 21m.

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