How to get from Alto to San Pablo by bus?

From Alto to San Pablo by bus

To get from Alto to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72R bus from Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station to Contra Costa College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

105min$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 580580
Bus - 72R72R
Walk to San Pablo
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40170
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42151
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72R72R
    Wait for bus
    72R
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contra Costa College
    ID 55888
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Pablo
    Walk to
    San Pablo
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alto to San Pablo by bus via 130, NL and 72R

To get from Alto to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 130 bus from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station to Mission St & Fermont St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL bus and finally take the 72R bus from Thomas L Berkley Way (20th St):Telegraph Av station to Contra Costa College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.40.

130min$12.40
Bus - 130130
Bus - NLNL
Bus - 72R72R
Walk to San Pablo
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fermont St.
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NLNL
    Wait for bus
    NL
    Eastmont Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uptown Transit Center
    ID 56565
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas L Berkley Way (20th St):Telegraph Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72R72R
    Wait for bus
    72R
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contra Costa College
    ID 55888
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Pablo
    Walk to
    San Pablo
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alto to San Pablo

The distance between Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Pablo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 23.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alto to San Pablo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alto

Alto is located at Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy.

Bus stations close to Alto:

  • Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
  • E Blithedale Av & Tower Dr
  • E Blithedale Av & Kipling Av

Public transit stations close to San Pablo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Pablo is located at San Pablo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Contra Costa College.

Train stations close to San Pablo:

  • Richmond

Bus stations close to San Pablo:

  • Contra Costa College
  • Contra Costa College - Campus Dr Turnaround
  • Del Camino Dr & Rivers St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alto to San Pablo by bus via 130, NL and 72R

To get from Alto to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 130 bus from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station to Mission St & Fermont St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL bus and finally take the 72R bus from Thomas L Berkley Way (20th St):Telegraph Av station to Contra Costa College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.40.

130min$12.40
Bus - 130130
Bus - NLNL
Bus - 72R72R
Walk to San Pablo
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & Fermont St.
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NLNL
    Wait for bus
    NL
    Eastmont Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uptown Transit Center
    ID 56565
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas L Berkley Way (20th St):Telegraph Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72R72R
    Wait for bus
    72R
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contra Costa College
    ID 55888
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Pablo
    Walk to
    San Pablo
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alto to San Pablo?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 580, Bus line 72R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alto to San Pablo?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 130, Bus line NL, Bus line 72R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alto and San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alto to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 71 bus line goes from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station near Alto to Novato station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Novato station near San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Alto to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Alto and San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alto to get to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad stop near Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alto and San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Novato stop, which is closest to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alto to San Pablo?

    The ride from Alto to San Pablo costs $5.40.

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