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goldengate.org Golden Gate Transit runs regular buses throughout the North Bay, connecting San Francisco to Marin County and all the way up through Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. The Basics Hours:  4:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. weekdays; 5 a.m. – 1:15 a.m. weekends (Note that actual times vary by bus line. Check the schedule before departing.) Cost: $3.75-$10.25, depending on distance traveled Discounts: Receive 20% off the regular cash fare

actransit.org This extensive bus system spans from Fremont all the way up to El Sobrante stopping in Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville along the way, with a Transbay line that runs from San Francisco’s Transbay Terminal at Mission and 1st Street. Note that some Transbay line runs only on weekdays and during commute hours, but at all other times the AC Transit is a great way to connect from BART stations

blueandgoldfleet.com The Bay Area ferry system offers an easy way to get out of the city for a day trip or weekend getaway. Hop aboard the Blue and Gold Fleet to get to Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island, Vallejo, Alameda or Oakland. The Basics Hours: Varies by destination Cost: $10.50-$30 (depending on destination) San Francisco Stations Pier 41 Ferry Building Destinations Sausalito (30 minutes, $10.50 adult, $6.25 children and seniors) Tiburon

caltrain.com Caltrain is a relaxing, scenic ride for you (and your bicycle) from San Francisco all the way down to San Jose. The train stops at various cool towns in the South Bay and along the Peninsula, with connections to SamTrans, bus shuttles and more. On weekdays, limited stop trains are available to speed up commutes. On weekends and weekdays, the even faster “baby bullet” trains provide express service to Millbrae,

goldengate.org The Bay Area ferry system offers an easy way to get out of the city for a nearby vacation while seeing the sights. Hop aboard one of the frequently departing Golden Gate Ferries to get to Marin county. The Basics Hours: 6:25 a.m. – 9:35 p.m. (depending on destination, shorter hours on weekends) Cost: Varies by distance traveled. Discounts: Youth (ages 8 to 18), people with disabilities, and seniors

bart.gov The Bay Area Rapid Transit system offers an easy, fuss-free way to get out of San Francisco to destinations in the East Bay, including Oakland, Fremont, Danville, and Richmond. Four of BART’s five lines run directly into the city, and the fifth line runs from Fremont to Richmond, with transfers just outside. Bikes are allowed on the train at no cost, with the exception of certain hours. The Basics