What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced is to tram which costs $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced?

The fastest way to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Station and Lake Merced?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & 17th St and arriving at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Castro Station and Lake Merced?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Castro Station/Outbound station and arriving at 19th Ave & Winston Dr. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Castro Station to Lake Merced?

The distance between Castro Station and Lake Merced is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Castro Station to Lake Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced without a car is to tram which takes 15 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced?

The tram from Metro Castro Station/Outbound to 19th Ave & Winston Dr takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Castro Station to Lake Merced bus from?

Castro Station to Lake Merced bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & 17th St station.

Where do I catch the Castro Station to Lake Merced train from?

Castro Station to Lake Merced train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Metro Castro Station/Outbound.

Where does the Castro Station to Lake Merced bus arrive?

Castro Station to Lake Merced bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.

Where does the Castro Station to Lake Merced train arrive?

Castro Station to Lake Merced train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 19th Ave & Winston Dr station.

Where can I stay near Lake Merced?

There are 821+ hotels available in Lake Merced.

Castro Station to Lake Merced - 3 ways to travel via tram, bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced by tram, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Metro Castro Station/Outbound to 19th Ave & Winston DrM
15 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & 17th St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF ZooLowl
22 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castro Station to San Francisco State University5.2 mi
10 min
$23–28

Castro Station to Lake Merced by tram

594Weekly Trams

15 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castro Station to Lake Merced.

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Castro Station, CA, USA and Lake Merced, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Metro Castro Station/Outbound to 19th Ave & Winston Dr every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & 17th St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 22 min.

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