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Two ways to Travel from San Francisco to San Carlos
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Cheapest
By car (38 km)
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Rideshare
Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Bus operators
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
Bus from 11th St & Market St. to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Bus from Mission St & 11th St to Daly
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.16
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Carlos?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Carlos is to night bus which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 1h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Carlos?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Carlos is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4.24 - $6.52 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Carlos?
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from 11th St & Market St. and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
Is there a direct train between San Francisco and San Carlos?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Southbound. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
How far is it from San Francisco to San Carlos?
The distance between San Francisco and San Carlos is 37 km. The road distance is 38.1 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to San Carlos without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Carlos without a car is to Caltrain which takes 38 min and costs $5.98 - $7.61 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San Carlos?
The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southbound takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Carlos bus from?
San Francisco to San Carlos bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Mission St & 11th St station.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Carlos train from?
San Francisco to San Carlos train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from San Francisco to San Carlos?
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Carlos is to Caltrain which takes 38 min and costs $5.98 - $7.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.70 - $7.61 and takes 2h 10m.
Where does the San Francisco to San Carlos bus arrive?
San Francisco to San Carlos bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Station.
Where does the San Francisco to San Carlos train arrive?
San Francisco to San Carlos train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Carlos Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Francisco to San Carlos?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San Carlos is 38 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from San Francisco to San Carlos.
Where can I stay near San Carlos?
There are 535+ hotels available in San Carlos. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
