How to get from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock by bus?

From Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock by bus

To get from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from Castro St & Market St station to Cortland Ave & Bayshore Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Alum Rock Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

265min$4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - 397397
Bus - 522522
Walk to Alum Rock
Leaves from Castro St & Market St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castro St & Market St
    ID 14334
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Bayshore + Cortland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cortland Ave & Bayshore Blvd
    ID 14148
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayshore Blvd & Cortland Ave
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    126 min
  • 7
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alum Rock Transit Center
    ID PS_ARTC
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alum Rock
    Walk to
    Alum Rock
    0.78 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock by bus via L OWL, 397 and 522

To get from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L OWL bus from Market St & Castro St station to Market St & South Van Ness Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Alum Rock Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

273min$4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - L OWLL OWL
Bus - 397397
Bus - 522522
Walk to Alum Rock
Leaves from Market St & Castro St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Castro St
    ID 15665
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - L OWLL OWL
    Wait for bus
    L OWL
    Jones & Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Ave
    ID 15692
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 7
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alum Rock Transit Center
    ID PS_ARTC
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alum Rock
    Walk to
    Alum Rock
    0.78 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock

The distance between Castro/Upper Market, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alum Rock, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 62.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock 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 Castro/Upper Market

Castro/Upper Market is located at Castro/Upper Market, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Castro St & Market St.

Bus stations close to Castro/Upper Market:

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

Public transit stations close to Alum Rock, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alum Rock is located at Alum Rock, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is White & Buckner (N).

BART stations close to Alum Rock:

  • Berryessa / North San Jose

Bus stations close to Alum Rock:

  • White & Buckner (N)
  • White & Woodhaven (S)
  • White & Story (N)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock by bus via L OWL, 397 and 522

To get from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L OWL bus from Market St & Castro St station to Market St & South Van Ness Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Alum Rock Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

273min$4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - L OWLL OWL
Bus - 397397
Bus - 522522
Walk to Alum Rock
Leaves from Market St & Castro St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Castro St
    ID 15665
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - L OWLL OWL
    Wait for bus
    L OWL
    Jones & Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Ave
    ID 15692
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 7
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alum Rock Transit Center
    ID PS_ARTC
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alum Rock
    Walk to
    Alum Rock
    0.78 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock?

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 397, Bus line 522.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock?

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Bus line L OWL, Bus line 397, Bus line 522.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castro/Upper Market and Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Castro St & Market St station near Castro/Upper Market to Bayshore + Cortland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bayshore + Cortland station near Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Castro/Upper Market and Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 4 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Castro/Upper Market to get to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Castro St & Market St stop near Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Castro/Upper Market and Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Bayshore + Cortland stop, which is closest to Alum Rock in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock?

    The ride from Castro/Upper Market to Alum Rock costs $4.55.

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