How to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square by light rail and train?

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square by light rail and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Mateo station to San Francisco station. Next, take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Union Square/Market St Station Northbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The light rail and train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

50min$8.50
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
    385 1st Ave
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Square/Market St Station Northbound
    ID 17877
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square

The distance between San Mateo Caltrain Station, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 18.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line T.

  • Is there a direct train between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo to 4th Street 808 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till 4th Street 808 station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by train and light rail is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Mateo Caltrain Station to get to Union Square?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Francisco station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Union Square?

    Get off the train at the 4th Street 808 station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first train from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The first train from San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Mateo station at 10:32 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The ride from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Union Square costs $8.50.

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