What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at University Ave & Middlefield Rd. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley?

The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Silicon Valley is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley bus from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley train from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 1h 16m and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 29m.

Can I drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley is 34 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 465+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley

There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley by 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.

Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 16m
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to University Ave & Middlefield Rd397
2h 29m
$3–5
Drive 33.3 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley33.3 mi
38 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley33.3 mi
38 min
$120–150
Bus via Daly City BART-Bay 1
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Daly City BART Station14R
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
3h 4m
$4–6

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Silicon Valley by bus

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Mission St & 1st St to University Ave & Middlefield Rd 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 29m.

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