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

By bus

To get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOWL bus from Market St & Castro St station to Market St & 1st St station. Next, take the 800 bus from Market St & 1st St station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

81min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - LOWLLOWL
Bus - 800800
Walk to Albany
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
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Albany
    Walk to
    Albany
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 22, 14 and 800

To get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Church St & 16th St station to 16th St & Mission St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the 800 bus from 1st St & Mission St station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

94min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 1414
Bus - 800800
Walk to Albany
Leaves from Church St & 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St & 16th St
    ID 13984
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    UCSF Mission Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16th St & Mission St
    ID 13293
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 16th St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Ferry Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fremont St
    ID 17945
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St & Mission St
    ID 40054
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Albany
    Walk to
    Albany
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany

The distance between Metro Castro Station/Downtown, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 22.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany 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 Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Albany is located at Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Av & Solano Av.

BART stations close to Albany:

  • North Berkeley
  • El Cerrito Plaza
  • Downtown Berkeley

Train stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Albany:

  • San Pablo Av & Solano Av
  • Solano Av & Kains Av
  • San Pablo Av & Buchanan St

Ferry stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley Marina, Berkeley Ca

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 22, 14 and 800

To get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Church St & 16th St station to 16th St & Mission St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the 800 bus from 1st St & Mission St station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

94min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 1414
Bus - 800800
Walk to Albany
Leaves from Church St & 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St & 16th St
    ID 13984
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    UCSF Mission Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16th St & Mission St
    ID 13293
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 16th St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Ferry Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fremont St
    ID 17945
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St & Mission St
    ID 40054
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Albany
    Walk to
    Albany
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line LOWL, Bus line 800.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 14, Bus line 800.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Albany station near Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Metro Castro Station/Downtown in Castro/Upper Market and Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Albany?

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

  • When is the first BART from Metro Castro Station/Downtown to Albany?

    The first BART from Metro Castro Station/Downtown in Castro/Upper Market to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is Richmond - Daly City/Millbrae. It leaves the 16th St. Mission station at 2:24 PM.

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

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

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