What is the cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between South San Francisco and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between South San Francisco and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

The distance between South San Francisco and Silicon Valley is 21 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

How do I travel from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the South San Francisco to Silicon Valley bus from?

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway station.

Where do I catch the South San Francisco to Silicon Valley train from?

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the South San Francisco to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the South San Francisco to Silicon Valley train arrive?

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco to Silicon Valley is 23 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 485+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
34 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
1h 44m
$2–4
Drive 22.9 mi
1. Drive from South San Francisco to Silicon Valleycar 22.9 mi
26 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South San Francisco to Silicon Valleytaxi 22.9 mi
26 min
$85–110

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley by train

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between South San Francisco, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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