How to get from Hercules to Alto by bus?

By bus

To get from Hercules to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the J bus from Hercules Transit Center station to El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 130 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $6.70.

118min$6.70
Bus - JJ
Bus - 580580
Bus - 130130
Leaves from Hercules Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hercules
  • 2
    Bus - JJ
    Wait for bus
    J
    Jl To BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    ID 2131
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40164
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via J, 580 and 71

To get from Hercules to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the J bus from Hercules Transit Center station to El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 71 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $6.70.

119min$6.70
Bus - JJ
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Hercules Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hercules
  • 2
    Bus - JJ
    Wait for bus
    J
    Jl To BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    ID 2131
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40164
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hercules to Alto

The distance between Hercules, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 31.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hercules to Alto 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 Hercules

Hercules is located at Hercules, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Ave and Sycamore.

Bus stations close to Hercules:

  • San Pablo Ave and Sycamore
  • San Pablo Ave at Safeway
  • Turquiose Dr and Sycamore Ave

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

Alto is located at Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad.

Train stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to Alto:

  • Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
  • Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
  • E Blithedale Av & Tower Dr

Ferry stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via J, 580 and 71

To get from Hercules to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the J bus from Hercules Transit Center station to El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 71 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $6.70.

119min$6.70
Bus - JJ
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Hercules Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hercules
  • 2
    Bus - JJ
    Wait for bus
    J
    Jl To BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    ID 2131
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40164
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hercules to Alto?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line J, Bus line 580, Bus line 130.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hercules to Alto?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line J, Bus line 580, Bus line 71.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hercules to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The J bus line goes from Jl To BART station near Hercules to El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cerrito Del Norte BART station near Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Hercules and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the J bus from the Jl To BART stop near Hercules in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Cerrito Del Norte BART stop, which is closest to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Hercules to Alto?

    The ride from Hercules to Alto costs $6.70.

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