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How to get to San Mateo CA by bus?

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Bus stations near San Mateo CA

  • El Camino Real & E 25th Ave,4 min walk,
  • 28th Ave & Hacienda St,9 min walk,
  • 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station,9 min walk,
  • Hillsdale Caltrain Station,10 min walk,
  • S Delaware St & Pacific Blvd,12 min walk,

Train stations near San Mateo CA

  • Belmont,5 min walk,
  • San Mateo,40 min walk,
  • Hillsdale,48 min walk,

Bus lines to San Mateo CA

  • ECR,Palo Alto Transit Center,
  • 397,San Francisco,
  • 294,Half Moon Bay,
  • 251,Foster City - Hillsdale,
  • FCC SHUTTLE,One Hundred Grand,
  • HCC SHUTTLE,Hillsdale Caltrain Station,
  • 292,Hillsdale Mall,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to San Mateo CA?

    The closest stations to San Mateo CA are:

    • El Camino Real & E 25th Ave is 276 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Belmont is 335 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 28th Ave & Hacienda St is 720 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station is 735 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Hillsdale Caltrain Station is 787 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • S Delaware St & Pacific Blvd is 979 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • San Mateo is 3309 yards away, 40 min walk.
    • Hillsdale is 4046 yards away, 48 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near San Mateo CA?

    These bus lines stop near San Mateo CA: 292, ECR

  • Which train lines stop near San Mateo CA?

    These train lines stop near San Mateo CA: BULLET, LOCAL, LTD 3

  • What’s the nearest train station to San Mateo CA?

    The nearest train station to San Mateo CA is Belmont. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to San Mateo CA?

    The nearest bus stop to San Mateo CA is El Camino Real & E 25th Ave. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to San Mateo CA?

    The LOCAL is the first train that goes to San Mateo CA. It stops nearby at 5:16 AM.

  • What time is the last train to San Mateo CA?

    The LOCAL is the last train that goes to San Mateo CA. It stops nearby at 12:47 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to San Mateo CA?

    The 397 is the first bus that goes to San Mateo CA. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to San Mateo CA?

    The 397 is the last bus that goes to San Mateo CA. It stops nearby at 3:45 AM.

  • How much is the train fare to San Mateo CA?

    The train fare to San Mateo CA costs about $3.20 - $9.95.

  • How much is the bus fare to San Mateo CA?

    The bus fare to San Mateo CA costs about $2.05.

  • How much is the BART fare to San Mateo CA?

    The BART fare to San Mateo CA costs about $2.30 - $6.95.

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San Mateo CASan Mateo (Spanish for 'Saint Matthew') ( SAN mÉ™-TAY-oh) is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. About 20 miles (32 km) south of San Francisco, the city borders Burlingame to the north, Hillsborough to the west, San Francisco Bay and Foster City to the east and Belmont to the south. The population was 105,661 at the 2020 census. San Mateo has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its rich history at the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of the biggest economic drivers for the city include technology, health care and education.
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