What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Castro Valley and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Castro Valley and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Castro Valley and Silicon Valley is 53 miles. The road distance is 22.3 miles.

How do I travel from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 57m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Silicon Valley train from?

Castro Valley to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from Castro Valley station.

Where does the Castro Valley to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Castro Valley to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Silicon Valley is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 493+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Castro Valley to Silicon Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, BART

There are 6 ways to get from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley by subway, train, bus, car, 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.

BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to EmbarcaderoBlue-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 57m
$13–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fremont BART to On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry BuildingAE-F Line
2h 25m
$3–4
Drive 22.2 mi
1. Drive from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley22.2 mi
31 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castro Valley to Silicon Valley22.2 mi
31 min
$80–100
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Hayward Amtrak to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Waverley & Homer21
2h 45m
$14–17
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to Daly CityBlue-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
3h 8m
$8–11

Castro Valley to Silicon Valley by subway, tram, and train

324Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from Fremont BART to On Quarry Road @ Psychiatry Building 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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