How to get from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA by BART and bus?

From Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA by BART and bus

To get from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA in San Mateo, you’ll need to take 2 BART lines and one bus line: take the BLUE BART from Castro Valley station to Montgomery Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the ECR bus from San Bruno station to El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

130min$9.00
Walk to BART stationBART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to San Mateo CA USA
Leaves from Castro Valley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Castro Valley
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    33 min
  • 4
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Bruno
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Bruno
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & 2nd Ave
    ID 341130
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Mateo CA USA
    Walk to
    San Mateo CA USA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA by BART and bus via BLUE and ECR

To get from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA in San Mateo, take the BLUE BART from Castro Valley station to Daly City station. Next, take the ECR bus from Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station to El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

145min$8.50
Walk to BART stationBART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to San Mateo CA USA
Leaves from Castro Valley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Castro Valley
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & 2nd Ave
    ID 341130
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Mateo CA USA
    Walk to
    San Mateo CA USA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA

The distance between Castro Valley, San Mateo and San Mateo CA USA, San Mateo is approximately 43.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Mateo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Castro Valley

Castro Valley is located at Castro Valley Boulevard, San Mateo and the nearest public transit station is Castro Valley Blvd & Lake Chabot Rd.

BART stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Castro Valley
  • Hayward
  • Bay Fair

Train stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Hayward

Bus stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Castro Valley Blvd & Lake Chabot Rd
  • Lake Chabot Rd & Castro Valley Blvd
  • Castro Valley Blvd & Wisteria St

Public transit stations close to San Mateo CA USA, San Mateo

San Mateo CA USA is located at San Mateo CA USA, San Mateo and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & 4th Ave.

Train stations close to San Mateo CA USA:

  • Hillsdale
  • Broadway
  • Hayward Park

Bus stations close to San Mateo CA USA:

  • El Camino Real & 4th Ave
  • El Camino Real & E 5th Ave
  • 4th Ave. & El Camino Real-San Mateo

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA by BART and bus via BLUE and ECR

To get from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA in San Mateo, take the BLUE BART from Castro Valley station to Daly City station. Next, take the ECR bus from Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station to El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

145min$8.50
Walk to BART stationBART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to San Mateo CA USA
Leaves from Castro Valley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Castro Valley
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & 2nd Ave
    ID 341130
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Mateo CA USA
    Walk to
    San Mateo CA USA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line ECR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line ECR.

  • Is there a direct BART between Castro Valley and San Mateo CA USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 BART lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA?

    The BLUE BART line goes from Castro Valley station near Castro Valley in Castro Valley to OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station near San Mateo CA USA in San Mateo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Castro Valley in Castro Valley and San Mateo CA USA in San Mateo by BART and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Castro Valley to get to San Mateo CA USA?

    Get on the BLUE BART from the Castro Valley station near Castro Valley in Castro Valley.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Castro Valley and San Mateo CA USA?

    Get off the BART at the OAK Airport / SF / Daly City stop, which is closest to San Mateo CA USA in San Mateo.

  • How much is the total BART and bus fare from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA?

    The ride from Castro Valley to San Mateo CA USA costs $9.00.