How to get from Alameda to El Sobrante by bus?

By bus

To get from Alameda to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to 8th St & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72R bus and finally take the 70 bus from San Pablo Av & Vale Rd station to Appian Way & Allview Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

98min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 72R72R
Bus - 7070
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & Broadway
    ID 54222
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 7th St
    ID 57333
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72R72R
    Wait for bus
    72R
    Contra Costa College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Vale Rd
    ID 55811
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Vale Rd
    ID 55578
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Allview Av
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Allview Av
    ID 50124
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 96, 72 and 70

To get from Alameda to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to 8th St & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 70 bus from San Pablo Av & Vale Rd station to Appian Way & Allview Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

130min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 7272
Bus - 7070
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & Broadway
    ID 54222
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 7th St
    ID 57333
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hilltop Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Vale Rd
    ID 55811
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Vale Rd
    ID 55578
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Allview Av
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Allview Av
    ID 50124
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to El Sobrante

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and El Sobrante, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 20.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to El Sobrante 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 Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal.

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to El Sobrante, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

El Sobrante is located at El Sobrante, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Appian Way & Allview Av.

Bus stations close to El Sobrante:

  • Appian Way & Allview Av
  • Appian Way & Dalessi Dr
  • Appian Way & Argyle Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 96, 72 and 70

To get from Alameda to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to 8th St & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 70 bus from San Pablo Av & Vale Rd station to Appian Way & Allview Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

130min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 7272
Bus - 7070
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & Broadway
    ID 54222
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 7th St
    ID 57333
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hilltop Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Vale Rd
    ID 55811
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Vale Rd
    ID 55578
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Allview Av
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Allview Av
    ID 50124
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to El Sobrante?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 72R, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to El Sobrante?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 72, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alameda and El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alameda to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 96 bus line goes from W Midway Av & Orion St station near Alameda to Dimond District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dimond District station near El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Alameda and El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alameda to get to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 96 bus from the W Midway Av & Orion St stop near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alameda and El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Dimond District stop, which is closest to El Sobrante in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alameda to El Sobrante?

    The ride from Alameda to El Sobrante costs $5.00.

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