There are several number of ways in which to commute to San Francisco during the work week. These include your car, commuter bus, ferry and, for the intrepid, your bicycle. For many, a particularly impressive sight during their commute is the truly magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. A tidbit of information about the bridge is that the San Francisco Chronicle called it a thirty-five million dollar steel harp when it first opened in 1937. Information source: www.motorvista.com.
To many California residents, driving their own car is the most convenient option because the actual commute may not be the only plans that one has for any given day. Perhaps business meetings, a trip to the gym, and, of course, a lunch date, are all part of your schedule. Often, these might be arranged handily by taxi or public transportation, such as bus or a romantic cable car!
According to a Web site called Motor Vista, and the year 2000 Census figures, 86% of all commuters in Kentfield ride to work in a car. Those who commute to work from Kentfield typically spend forty-five to fifty-nine minutes getting there. And, of the estimated 2,757 workers living in Kentfield, an amazing 92% took the trip solo, meaning they didnt travel in the HOV lanes to get there faster.
Except for a chauffeured limo, Golden Gate Transit offers what some people might be looking for ” riding, not driving, from Point A to Point B in an air- conditioned motor coach, also known as a bus. While certainly not fancy, these conveyances are quite dependable and there are restrooms onboard.
During the week, this line runs frequently from 4:42 am to 9:03 am and from 2:56 pm to 6:56 pm. They take about one hour from either of the two stops in Kentfield to the Folsom and 7th Street stop in the City. Probably the only worry you might have during the heavy part of rush hour is whether youll be able to find a seat. To locate the schedules, just Google Golden Gate Transit.
The third way to go is the Golden Gate Ferry, with services from Larkspur terminal, which is five miles and less than two miles from Kentfield in normal traffic. Naturally, rush hour takes longer and theres plenty of parking at the Larkspur Ferry lot.
The Ferry takes you across San Francisco Bay to the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, which is very close to the Citys Financial District. It takes about a half an hour and is pleasant all year round. That is unless you ride outside the protected areas of the boat, where it can be downright cold. For the schedule, just Google Golden Gate Ferry.
For those more daring, adventurous Kentfield bicyclists, the trip to San Franciscos Financial District can be even quicker if you are an especially competitive cyclist. Its important to join the site first to be able to access all the information that they make available to bicyclists. A detailed map of the bike path of the 22.9 mile trip is available on the Web site www.bikely.com. Dont forget that safety comes first!