How to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda by BART, bus and train?

From South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda by BART, bus and train

To get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 96 bus from Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station to Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $14.55. The BART, bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

99min$14.55
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 9696
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Station Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    6 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Alameda Point
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pan AM Way & W Midway Av
    ID 52141
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda

The distance between South San Francisco Station Caltrain, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 35.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco Station Caltrain) and destination (Alameda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART, bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda?

    The LIMITED train line goes from Millbrae station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till 12th Street / Oakland City Center station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South San Francisco Station Caltrain to get to Alameda?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the Millbrae station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Alameda?

    Get off the train at the 12th Street / Oakland City Center stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda?

    The ride from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Alameda costs $14.55.

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