How to get from San Mateo to Powell Street by bus and train?

San Mateo to Powell Street - Train Schedule

The LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Mateo to Powell Street departs once a day at 8:15 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 10 min.

From San Mateo to Powell Street by bus and train

To get from San Mateo to Powell Street in Chinatown, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Hayward Park station to San Francisco station. Next, take the 45 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station to Stockton St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus and train schedule from San Mateo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

70min$8.50

LOCAL WEEKDAY

Leaves from Hayward Park

Step by Step

1
Walk to train station
Hayward Park
0.57 mi • 12 min
2

Wait for train
LOCAL WEEKDAY
San Francisco
3
Ride to train station
San Francisco
31 min
4
Walk to bus station
Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain
ID 18110
200 yd • 3 min
5
45
Wait for bus
45
Lyon + Greenwich
6
Ride to bus station
Stockton St & Sutter St
ID 16523
15 min
7
Walk to
Powell Street
Powell St & Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
320 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from San Mateo to Powell Street

The distance between San Mateo, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 21.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo to Powell Street by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Mateo to Powell Street

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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 45.
Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Powell Street?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.
Which train line goes from San Mateo to Powell Street?
The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Hayward Park station near San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from San Mateo to Powell Street by train and bus?
The total travel time between San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.
Where do I get on the train near San Mateo to get to Powell Street?
Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Hayward Park station near San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Mateo and Powell Street?
Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
When is the first train from San Mateo to Powell Street?
The first train from San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Powell Street in Chinatown is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the Hayward Park station at 10:30 PM.
How much is the train fare from San Mateo to Powell Street?
The ride from San Mateo to Powell Street costs $8.50.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from San Mateo to Powell Street by bus and train?

San Mateo to Powell Street - Train Schedule

From San Mateo to Powell Street by bus and train

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