How to get from Milpitas to Powell Street by BART, bus and light rail?

From Milpitas to Powell Street by BART, bus and light rail

To get from Milpitas to Powell Street in Chinatown, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one BART line: take the 47 bus from Bellew & McCarthy station to Alder Station (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the GREEN BART from Milpitas station to Powell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.15. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

115min$12.15

Leaves from Bellew & McCarthy

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Bellew & McCarthy
ID 66069
590 yd • 7 min
2
47
Wait for bus
47
Alder Station
3
Ride to bus station
Alder Station (N)
ID 62439
5 min
4
Walk to light rail station
Alder Station
ID PS_ALDR
160 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for light rail
ORANGE LINE
Alum Rock
6
Ride to light rail station
Milpitas Station
ID PS_MILP
5 min
7
Walk to BART station
Milpitas
ID 909409
160 yd • 2 min
8

Wait for BART
GREEN
OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
9
Ride to BART station
Powell Street
63 min
10
Walk to
Powell Street
Powell St & Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
820 yd • 10 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Milpitas to Powell Street

The distance between Milpitas, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 46.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas to Powell Street by BART, bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Light Rail schedule from Milpitas to Powell Street

To check the BART, bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas to Powell Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Milpitas) and destination (Powell Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and light rail, 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, bus and light rail schedules.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Milpitas to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 47, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, BART line GREEN.
Is there a direct bus between Milpitas and Powell Street?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.
Which bus line goes from Milpitas to Powell Street?
The 47 bus line goes from Bellew & McCarthy station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Alder Station (N) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one BART line till Alder Station (N) station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from Milpitas to Powell Street by bus, light rail and BART?
The total travel time between Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by bus, light rail and BART is about 1 hr 55 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Milpitas to get to Powell Street?
Get on the 47 bus from the Bellew & McCarthy stop near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Milpitas and Powell Street?
Get off the bus at the Alder Station (N) station, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
How much is the total bus, light rail and BART fare from Milpitas to Powell Street?
The ride from Milpitas to Powell Street costs $12.15.

Last updated on October 22, 2026

How to get from Milpitas to Powell Street by BART, bus and light rail?

From Milpitas to Powell Street by BART, bus and light rail

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