How to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market by light rail and train?

South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market - Train Schedule

The EXPRESS train from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market departs once a day at 8:09 AM. The trip takes about 43 min.

From South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market by light rail and train

To get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the EXPRESS train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N light rail and finally take the L light rail from A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station to Castro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Castro/Upper Market on the Moovit app.

43min$6.25
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - N
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Station Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit
    14 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    S.F. Zoo
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Castro
    Ride to light rail station
    Castro
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market

The distance between South San Francisco Station Caltrain, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Castro/Upper Market, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 13.79 mi, which can typically be traveled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market

To check the light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco Station Caltrain) and destination (Castro/Upper Market), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, 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 light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line N, Light Rail line L.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Castro/Upper Market?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total traveling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Francisco station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco to King St & 4th St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till King St & 4th St station near Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco and Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and light rail is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South San Francisco Station Caltrain to get to Castro/Upper Market?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Francisco station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Castro/Upper Market?

    Get off the train at the King St & 4th St station, which is closest to Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market?

    The ride from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Castro/Upper Market costs $6.25.

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