How to get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda by bus?

By bus

To get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the LOWL bus from Market St & Castro St station to Market St & 1st St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 13th St station to Webster St & Willie Stargell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

95min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - LOWLLOWL
Bus - 800800
Bus - 851851
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Market St & Castro St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Castro St
    ID 15665
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - LOWLLOWL
    Wait for bus
    LOWL
    Jones & Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 17264
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 15638
    100 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
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 13th St
    ID 52673
    140 yd • 2 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
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via LOWL, 800 and 1T

To get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the LOWL bus from Market St & Castro St station to Market St & 1st 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

102min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - LOWLLOWL
Bus - 800800
Bus - 1T1T
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Market St & Castro St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Castro St
    ID 15665
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - LOWLLOWL
    Wait for bus
    LOWL
    Jones & Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 17264
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 15638
    100 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
    24 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 Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda

The distance between Metro Castro Station/Downtown, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 16.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Castro Station/Downtown 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 Metro Castro Station/Downtown

Metro Castro Station/Downtown is located at Metro Castro Station/Downtown, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Castro St & 17th St.

Bus stations close to Metro Castro Station/Downtown:

  • Castro St & 17th St
  • Market St & Castro St
  • Castro St & 18th St

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:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via LOWL, 800 and 1T

To get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the LOWL bus from Market St & Castro St station to Market St & 1st 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

102min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - LOWLLOWL
Bus - 800800
Bus - 1T1T
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Market St & Castro St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Castro St
    ID 15665
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - LOWLLOWL
    Wait for bus
    LOWL
    Jones & Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 17264
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 15638
    100 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
    24 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 Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line LOWL, Bus line 800, Bus line 851.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line LOWL, Bus line 800, Bus line 1T.

  • Is there a direct bus between Metro Castro Station/Downtown and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda?

    The LOWL bus line goes from Market St & Castro St station near Metro Castro Station/Downtown in Castro/Upper Market to Jones & Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alameda station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda by bus?

    The total travel time between Metro Castro Station/Downtown in Castro/Upper Market and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Metro Castro Station/Downtown to get to Alameda?

    Get on the LOWL bus from the Market St & Castro St stop near Metro Castro Station/Downtown in Castro/Upper Market.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Metro Castro Station/Downtown and Alameda?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda?

    The ride from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Alameda costs $8.50.

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