How to get from Orinda to Alamo by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Orinda to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 21 bus from Walnut Creek BART station to S Main St and Rudgear Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $4.30.

53min$4.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 2121
Walk to Alamo
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART
    ID 832250
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    San Ramon TC
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Main St and Rudgear Rd
    ID 831055
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alamo
    Walk to
    Alamo
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 6, YELLOW and 601

To get from Orinda to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 601 bus from Walnut Creek BART station to S Main St and Rudgear Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.30.

71min$5.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 601601
Walk to Alamo
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART
    ID 832246
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 601601
    Wait for bus
    601
    Wci via Hillgrade
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Main St and Rudgear Rd
    ID 831055
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alamo
    Walk to
    Alamo
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orinda to Alamo

The distance between Orinda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alamo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 12.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orinda to Alamo by BART and 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 Orinda

Orinda is located at Orinda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Moraga Way and Orchard Rd.

Bus stations close to Orinda:

  • Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
  • Moraga Way and Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
  • Moraga Way and Los Cerros

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

Alamo is located at Alamo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is S Main St and Crest Ave.

BART stations close to Alamo:

  • Walnut Creek

Bus stations close to Alamo:

  • S Main St and Crest Ave
  • S Main St and Rudgear Rd
  • Creekside Dr and Creekside Oaks

Related Routes

Alternative route by BART and bus via 6, YELLOW and 601

To get from Orinda to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 601 bus from Walnut Creek BART station to S Main St and Rudgear Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.30.

71min$5.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 601601
Walk to Alamo
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART
    ID 832246
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 601601
    Wait for bus
    601
    Wci via Hillgrade
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Main St and Rudgear Rd
    ID 831055
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alamo
    Walk to
    Alamo
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orinda to Alamo?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Orinda to Alamo?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 601.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orinda to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 6 bus line goes from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station near Orinda to Orinda BART via St Marys College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Orinda BART via St Marys College station near Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Orinda to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Orinda and Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the 6 bus from the Moraga Way and Orchard Rd stop near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Orinda BART via St Marys College stop, which is closest to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Orinda to Alamo?

    The ride from Orinda to Alamo costs $4.30.

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