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How to get from San Mateo to Polo Fields by BART, bus and train?

From San Mateo to Polo Fields by BART, bus and train

To get from San Mateo to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from San Mateo station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 29 bus from Ocean Ave & I-280 on Ramp station to Lincoln Way & 34th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $11.40.

84min$11.40
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 2929
Walk to Polo Fields
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Balboa Park
    ID 901809
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean Ave & I-280 on Ramp
    ID 17804
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Baker Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 34th Ave
    ID 17853
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Mateo to Polo Fields by bus and train

To get from San Mateo to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LIMITED train from San Mateo station to 22nd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the 29 bus from Sunset Blvd & Quintara St station to Lincoln Way & 34th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

88min$8.50
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 4848
Bus - 2929
Walk to Polo Fields
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    22nd Street
    ID 22nd_street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd St & Iowa St
    ID 13435
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Great Highway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Blvd & Quintara St
    ID 16548
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Blvd & Quintara St
    ID 16547
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Baker Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 34th Ave
    ID 17853
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Mateo to Polo Fields

The distance between San Mateo, Golden Gate Park and Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park is approximately 22.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo to Polo Fields by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Golden Gate Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Mateo

San Mateo is located at San Mateo, Golden Gate Park and the nearest public transit station is S San Mateo Dr & 2nd Ave.

Train stations close to San Mateo:

  • Hayward Park
  • Hillsdale
  • Burlingame

Bus stations close to San Mateo:

  • S San Mateo Dr & 2nd Ave
  • 1st Ave & B St.
  • San Mateo Caltrain Station

Public transit stations close to Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park

Polo Fields is located at Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Park and the nearest public transit station is Fulton St & 37th Ave.

Bus stations close to Polo Fields:

  • Fulton St & 37th Ave
  • 37th Ave & Lincoln Way
  • Lincoln Way & 31st Ave

From San Mateo to Polo Fields by bus and train

To get from San Mateo to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LIMITED train from San Mateo station to 22nd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the 29 bus from Sunset Blvd & Quintara St station to Lincoln Way & 34th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

88min$8.50
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 4848
Bus - 2929
Walk to Polo Fields
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    22nd Street
    ID 22nd_street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd St & Iowa St
    ID 13435
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Great Highway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Blvd & Quintara St
    ID 16548
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Blvd & Quintara St
    ID 16547
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Baker Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 34th Ave
    ID 17853
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Polo Fields?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Mateo to Polo Fields?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line 48, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Polo Fields?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Mateo to Polo Fields?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Francisco station near San Mateo in San Mateo to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Millbrae station near Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Mateo to Polo Fields by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between San Mateo in San Mateo and Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Mateo to get to Polo Fields?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Francisco station near San Mateo in San Mateo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Mateo and Polo Fields?

    Get off the train at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from San Mateo to Polo Fields?

    The ride from San Mateo to Polo Fields costs $11.40.