How far is it from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced?

The distance between Golden Gate Bridge and Lake Merced is 13 miles.

How do I travel from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced without a car is to travel and ferry and tram which takes 1h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lake Merced?

There are 724+ hotels available in Lake Merced.

Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced - 2 ways to travel via ferry, tram, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced by unknown, ferry, tram, or bus

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Travel, ferry, tram
best
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to 19th Ave & Winston DrM
1h 19m
Travel, ferry, bus
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo
2h 1m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and Lake Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Merced. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, then take the vehicle to 19th Ave & Winston Dr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, and The Embarcadero & Bay St in around 2h 1m.

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