All About Commuting from Fremont, California

Why are Bay Area residents choosing Fremont as their home base?
Ranked among the happiest cities in the nation, Fremont blends the comfort of suburban living with the energy of an urban hub. Its central Bay Area location means whether you’re commuting every day or heading out for the occasional meeting, the region’s top destinations are always within easy reach.

The most efficient ways to commute from Fremont to other points in the Bay Area are by BART and by car. The Asher is an easy 10-minute walk from the Fremont BART station, where you have access to the Green and Orange lines. If you’re traveling by car, I-680 and I-880 will get you to most Bay Area destinations. If you’re able to carpool, or if you drive a qualifying clean-air vehicle (CAV), you’ll have access to express lanes on all Bay Area bridges and many Bay Area corridors, and you’ll be eligible for reduced toll rates.

Fremont is also served by other transit and commuting options:

• AC Transit – Local and Transbay bus service to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco.
• Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Train– Commuter rail from Fremont to San Jose and the Central Valley.
• Amtrak Capitol Corridor – Regional train connecting Fremont to Sacramento, Oakland, and San Jose.
• VTA Light Rail– Accessible via Milpitas BART Station for service into Silicon Valley.
• Cycling Routes – Dedicated bike lanes and Bay Trail access for local and regional rides.
• Employer Shuttles – Many Silicon Valley and Peninsula companies operate commuter shuttles with Fremont stops.

Here’s more about commuting from Fremont and Asher apartments to major Bay Area destinations, including estimated travel and driving times:

San Francisco (downtown):
* By BART (50 minutes): Take the Green line from Fremont Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza.
* By AC Transit (~1 hr 5 min): Board an F or FS Transbay bus to Salesforce Transit Center.
* By car (53 minutes): Take I-880 North to I-80 West.

San Jose:
* By BART (30 minutes): Take the Green line from Fremont Station to Milpitas Station.
* By ACE Train (~45 minutes): Board from Fremont Station to San Jose Diridon.
* By car (30 minutes): Both I-680 and I-880 will get you from Fremont to San Jose.

Mountain View:
* By BART (1 hour, 10 minutes): Take the Orange-S line from Fremont Station to Warm Springs / South Fremont, transfer to Milpitas Station, and take the Orange line to Whisman Station.
* By VTA Light Rail (~55 minutes): From Milpitas BART Station, take the Orange Line toward Mountain View.
* By car (30 minutes): Take I-880 South to CA-237 West.

Palo Alto:
* By Caltrain (~50 minutes): Connect to Caltrain via nearby transfer points or shuttle.
* By car (29 minutes): Take CA-84 West to US-101.

Redwood City:
* By Caltrain (~55 minutes): Connect to Caltrain via nearby transfer points or shuttle.
* By car (30 minutes): Take CA-84 West to Redwood City.