How to get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by bus and train?

From Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by bus and train

To get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 in North Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Waverley & Homer (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 8BX bus from Bryant St & 4th St station to Kearny St & North Point St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

103min$13.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from Waverley & Homer (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley & Homer (W)
    ID 61559
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & North Point St
    ID 14823
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by bus and train via EXPRESS and 8BX

To get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 in North Beach, take the EXPRESS train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Bryant St & 4th St station to Kearny St & North Point St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

92min$10.75
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    0.78 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & North Point St
    ID 14823
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silicon Valley to Pier 39

The distance between Silicon Valley, North Beach and Pier 39, North Beach is approximately 34.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by bus and train via EXPRESS and 8BX

To get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 in North Beach, take the EXPRESS train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Bryant St & 4th St station to Kearny St & North Point St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

92min$10.75
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    0.78 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & North Point St
    ID 14823
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 8BX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silicon Valley to Pier 39?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 8BX.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Pier 39?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silicon Valley to Pier 39?

    The 21 bus line goes from Waverley & Homer (W) station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto to Stanford Shopping Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stanford Shopping Ctr station near Pier 39 in North Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Silicon Valley in Palo Alto and Pier 39 in North Beach by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silicon Valley to get to Pier 39?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Waverley & Homer (W) stop near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silicon Valley and Pier 39?

    Get off the bus at the Stanford Shopping Ctr stop, which is closest to Pier 39 in North Beach.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Silicon Valley to Pier 39?

    The ride from Silicon Valley to Pier 39 costs $13.25.

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