What is the cheapest way to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Civic Center and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 11th St & Market St. and arriving at University Ave & Middlefield Rd. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Civic Center and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Civic Center to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Civic Center to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Civic Center and Silicon Valley is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 17m and costs $14 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Civic Center to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Civic Center to Silicon Valley bus from?

Civic Center to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from 11th St & Market St. station.

Where do I catch the Civic Center to Silicon Valley train from?

Civic Center to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Where does the Civic Center to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Civic Center to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at University Ave & Middlefield Rd station.

Where does the Civic Center to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Civic Center to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Civic Center to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Civic Center to Silicon Valley is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Civic Center to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 535+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Civic Center to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Civic Center 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 Civic Center / UN Plaza to MillbraeYellow-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 17m
$15–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 11th St & Market St. to University Ave & Middlefield Rd397
2h 14m
$3–5
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from Civic Center to Silicon Valley32.6 mi
38 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Civic Center to Silicon Valley32.6 mi
38 min
$120–150
Bus via Daly City BART-Bay 1
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 11th St to Daly City BART Station14R
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
2h 52m
$4–6

Civic Center to Silicon Valley by subway and train

324Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.3 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Civic Center, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from 11th St & Market St. to University Ave & Middlefield Rd 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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