How to get fromSan Jose to Daly Cityby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Daly City by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Daly Citysubway Red-N / ...
1h 30m
$17–21
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to John Daly Blvd & Mission Stbus Ecr
3h 39m
$6–8
Drive 43.3 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Daly Citycar 43.3 mi
48 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Daly Citytaxi 43.3 mi
48 min
$160–190
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 to John Daly Blvd & Mission Stbus Ecr
1h 48m
$11–12

San Jose to Daly City by train and subway

326Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.3 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Daly City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to John Daly Blvd & Mission St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 39m.

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Daly City(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Daly City

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

SkyStar Wheel(Opens in a new window)

SkyStar Wheel is a 150 ft 137 ft diameter traveling observation wheel located in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf since November 13, 2023. It has previously operated in San Francisco's Music Concourse (2020–2023), Cincinnati's The Banks (2018–2020), Louisville's Waterfront Park (2018), and Norfolk (2018).

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze(Opens in a new window)

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze is a tourist attraction on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. It is a mirror maze in which people must find their way out, attempting to avoid confusion.

Children's Fairyland(Opens in a new window)

Children's Fairyland, U.S.A. is an amusement park, located in Oakland, California, on the shores of Lake Merritt. It was one of the earliest "themed" amusement parks in the United States. Fairyland includes 10 acre of play sets, small rides, and animals. The park is also home to the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest continuously operating puppet theater in the United States.

Places to stay in Daly City

House-Canyon Dr(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hampton Inn San Francisco - Daly City(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Private Unit / Private Bathroom Near BART & SF(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hostel Style Shared Room(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good