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How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia by BART and bus?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 8BX bus from Bryant St & 5th St station to Kearny St & Geary St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8BX8BX
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from Bryant St & 5th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 5th St
    ID 13724
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    ID 901209
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia by BART, bus and light rail

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the N light rail from King St & 4th St station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from King St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    13 min
  • 4
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Benicia is approximately 39.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Benicia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (Benicia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and bus schedules.

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia by BART, bus and light rail

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the N light rail from King St & 4th St station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from King St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    13 min
  • 4
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 8BX, BART line YELLOW, Bus line Y.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Light Rail line N, BART line YELLOW, Bus line Y.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Benicia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia?

    The 8BX bus line goes from Bryant St & 5th St station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Fisherman`S Wharf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Fisherman`S Wharf station near Benicia.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Benicia by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Benicia by bus and BART is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to Benicia?

    Get on the 8BX bus from the Bryant St & 5th St stop near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Benicia?

    Get off the bus at the Fisherman`S Wharf stop, which is closest to Benicia.