There are 4 ways to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Caltrain, tram
best- Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Parktram N
57 min$6–7Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Stationcar 9.8 mi
14 min$2–3Line 292 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus 292 / ...
- Take the tram from Market St & 7th St to 17th St & Castro Sttram F
1h 16m$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Stationtaxi 9.8 mi
14 min$35–50
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station. However, there are services departing from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) and Castro Station is 14 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.
The best way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $8.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station, including transfers.
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station.
There are 736+ hotels available in Castro Station.
What companies run services between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain), CA, USA and Castro Station, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Castro Station. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park, then walk to Castro Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to 17th St & Castro St via Airport Blvd & Baden Ave, Mission St & 7th St, and Market St & 7th St in around 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Tram from King St & 4th St to Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Tram from Market St & 7th St to 17th St & Castro St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave to Mission St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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