How to get from South San Francisco to City of Albany by BART and bus?

From South San Francisco to City of Albany by BART and bus

To get from South San Francisco to City of Albany in Albany, take the RED BART from South San Francisco station to El Cerrito Plaza station. Next, take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The BART and bus schedule from South San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to City of Albany on the Moovit app.

70min$8.25
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to City of Albany
Leaves from South San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    South San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 57900
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Jack London Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 56688
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Albany
    Walk to
    City of Albany
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South San Francisco to City of Albany by BART and bus via RED and 72L

To get from South San Francisco to City of Albany in Albany, take the RED BART from South San Francisco station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the 72L bus from Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The BART and bus schedule from South San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to City of Albany on the Moovit app.

71min$7.50
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72L72L
Walk to City of Albany
Leaves from South San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    South San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 51111
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Albany
    Walk to
    City of Albany
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco to City of Albany

The distance between South San Francisco and City of Albany is approximately 27.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco to City of Albany by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Albany – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from South San Francisco to City of Albany

To check the BART and bus schedule from South San Francisco to City of Albany using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco) and destination (City of Albany), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from South San Francisco to City of Albany by BART and bus via RED and 72L

To get from South San Francisco to City of Albany in Albany, take the RED BART from South San Francisco station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the 72L bus from Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The BART and bus schedule from South San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to City of Albany on the Moovit app.

71min$7.50
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72L72L
Walk to City of Albany
Leaves from South San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    South San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 51111
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Albany
    Walk to
    City of Albany
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco to City of Albany?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 72M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South San Francisco to City of Albany?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 72L.

  • Is there a direct BART between South San Francisco and City of Albany?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which BART line goes from South San Francisco to City of Albany?

    The RED BART line goes from SFO / SF / Richmond station near South San Francisco in South San Francisco to El Cerrito Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cerrito Plaza station near City of Albany.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco to City of Albany by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco and City of Albany by BART and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near South San Francisco to get to City of Albany?

    Get on the RED BART from the SFO / SF / Richmond station near South San Francisco in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between South San Francisco and City of Albany?

    Get off the BART at the El Cerrito Plaza stop, which is closest to City of Albany.

  • How much is the BART fare from South San Francisco to City of Albany?

    The ride from South San Francisco to City of Albany costs $8.25.

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