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How to get from San Francisco to Castro Valley by BART and light rail?

From San Francisco to Castro Valley by BART and light rail

To get from San Francisco to Castro Valley in Castro Valley, take the N light rail from King St & 4th St station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the BLUE BART from Embarcadero station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $8.40.

51min$8.40
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from King St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    20 yd • 1 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 - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 5
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to Castro Valley by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Castro Valley in Castro Valley, take the 31 bus from Townsend St & 4th St station to Cyril Magnin St & Market St station. Next, take the BLUE BART from Powell Street station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $8.40.

54min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from Townsend St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Ocean Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cyril Magnin St & Market St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Powell Street
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 6
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Castro Valley

The distance between San Francisco, Castro Valley and Castro Valley, Castro Valley is approximately 22.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Castro Valley by BART and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castro Valley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Castro Valley and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & Townsend St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • 4th St & Townsend St
  • Temporary Stop - San Francisco
  • Townsend St & 4th St

Public transit stations close to Castro Valley, Castro Valley

Castro Valley is located at Castro Valley, Castro Valley and the nearest public transit station is Redwood Rd & Grove Way.

BART stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Castro Valley
  • Hayward
  • Bay Fair

Train stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Hayward

Bus stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Redwood Rd & Grove Way
  • Redwood Rd & Castro Valley Blvd
  • Castro Valley BART Station

From San Francisco to Castro Valley by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Castro Valley in Castro Valley, take the 31 bus from Townsend St & 4th St station to Cyril Magnin St & Market St station. Next, take the BLUE BART from Powell Street station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $8.40.

54min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from Townsend St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Ocean Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cyril Magnin St & Market St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Powell Street
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 6
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Castro Valley?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line N, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to Castro Valley?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Castro Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Castro Valley?

    The N light rail line goes from King St & 4th St station near San Francisco in Soma, Sf to Ocean Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Ocean Beach station near Castro Valley in Castro Valley.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Castro Valley by light rail and BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma, Sf and Castro Valley in Castro Valley by light rail and BART is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Castro Valley?

    Get on the N light rail from the King St & 4th St station near San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco and Castro Valley?

    Get off the light rail at the Ocean Beach station, which is closest to Castro Valley in Castro Valley.

  • When is the first BART from San Francisco to Castro Valley?

    The first BART from San Francisco in Soma, Sf to Castro Valley in Castro Valley is Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City. It leaves the Powell Street station at 10:22 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Castro Valley?

    The ride from San Francisco to Castro Valley costs $8.40.

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