How to get from San Carlos to Alameda by bus?

By bus

To get from San Carlos to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station to Webster St & Willie Stargell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

221min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 851851
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343064
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St
    ID 53335
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
    ID 50958
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webster St & Willie Stargell Av
    ID 50541
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 1T

To get from San Carlos to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 1T bus from 14th Street SB station to Harrison SB station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

208min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 1T1T
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343064
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 55503
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th Street SB
    ID 52583
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1T
    Wait for bus
    1T
    San Leandro BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison SB
    ID 52591
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    2.39 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Carlos to Alameda

The distance between San Carlos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 42.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos to Alameda by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Carlos

San Carlos is located at San Carlos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos.

Train stations close to San Carlos:

  • San Carlos
  • Belmont
  • Redwood City

Bus stations close to San Carlos:

  • El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
  • San Carlos Caltrain Station
  • Redwood Shores Pkwy & Airport Way

Public transit stations close to Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is W Midway Av & Orion St.

BART stations close to Alameda:

  • West Oakland

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 1T

To get from San Carlos to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 1T bus from 14th Street SB station to Harrison SB station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

208min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 1T1T
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343064
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 55503
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th Street SB
    ID 52583
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1T
    Wait for bus
    1T
    San Leandro BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison SB
    ID 52591
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    2.39 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 851.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Carlos to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 1T.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Carlos to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 397 bus line goes from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station near San Carlos to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from San Carlos to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between San Carlos and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Carlos to get to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 397 bus from the El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave stop near San Carlos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Carlos and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Carlos to Alameda?

    The ride from San Carlos to Alameda costs $8.05.

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