Public Transit
The San Mateo County Transit District (District) is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County.
- SamTrans bus service, including Ride Plus, and Paratransit Services (Redi-Wheels for the Bayside and RediCoast for the Coastside).
- Caltrain commuter rail.
- San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).
Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their appointed boards.
In addition to San Mateo county, contact information to regional and neighboring public transit systems are also included below for your reference.
SamTrans provides fixed-route bus service throughout San Mateo County and into parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto. For Coastside residents, here’s a link to Transit Services for Coastside residents. Comprehensive information is available on www.samtrans.com or call 800-660-4287.
SamTrans Ride Plus is a curb-to-curb on-demand shared-ride micro transit that services two zones: the East Palo Alto/Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park, as well as Half Moon Bay/El Granada. For more information, visit the Ride Plus website or call 800-660-4287.
Caltrain is a regional rail service between San Francisco and San Jose with 31 total stations. There are 11 full-time stations in San Mateo County, with one (Broadway) that has weekend-only service. Visit www.caltrain.com or call 800-660-4287.
VTA provides bus, light rail and paratransit (ACCESS) services throughout Santa Clara County and into parts of San Mateo County. Visit www.vta.org or call 800-894-9908.
Muni is San Francisco’s network of Muni buses, light rail Metro trains, historic streetcars and cable cars. Visit www.sfmta.com/muni-transit or call 415-701-2311.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a regional rail service that connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay. There are currently six BART stations in northern San Mateo County: Daly City, Colma, S. San Francisco, San Bruno, SFO, and Millbrae. Visit www.bart.gov or call 650-992-2278.
Clipper is an easy all-in-one payment card for Bay Area transit (bus, rail, ferry, and train). You can load cash value, passes, or any combination on a single card for all your public transit trips. Youth, seniors, riders with disabilities and income-qualified riders can receive reduced fares and discounted passes. For more information, visit www.clippercard.com or call 877-878-8883.
