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Commuting from Tiburon to San Francisco ” Several Choices are Offered {By: Dave DuPont}

by David DuPont

There are a few different of ways to commute from Tiburon to San Francisco. These include bus, bicycle, ferry and, of course, your car. One of the most impressive sights when travelling between Marin County and San Francisco is the truly spectacular Golden Gate Bridge. Interestingly, when the bridge was built in 1937, it cost $35 million and was financed completely with bonds issued by the Bank of America.

To most Californians, driving a car is the most agreeable option because one’s travel plans for the day might be more than the actual commute. Maybe a lunch date, or a trip to the gym, and a business meeting are part of your plans for most days. Often, these can be made by taxi or public transportation, such as the bus or a more enjoyable cable car!

According to Motorvista.com, the 2000 Census figures provided information that 84% of all commuters in Tiburon ride in a car and those who commute from Tiburon typically spend thirty to thirty-four minutes getting to work. Its fascinating that, of the estimated 4,179 workers living in Tiburon, an amazing 86% drove to work alone; consequently, they couldnt travel in the HOV lane to shorten their drive. Nowadays, some owners of hybrid vehicles may travel in the HOV lanes. FastTrak devices make the trip over the Golden Gate Bridge go faster. When your account runs out, it is replenished automatically from your credit card.

Except for a trip in a chauffeured limo, the Golden Gate Transit offers a much more attractive option ” not driving, but instead being driven in an air-conditioned bus. While not especially glamorous, these conveyances have restrooms aboard and are quite dependable.

From Monday through Friday, Golden Gate Transit provides two buses from Tiburon & Main to 8th & Folsom in San Francisco. The first one departs Tiburon at 6:32 am and arrives in San Francisco at 7:36 am and the second one departs at 7:23 am and arrives at 8:34 am. Perhaps the only worry you might have during the heavy part of rush hour is whether you’ll be able to find a seat. To find the schedules, simply Google Golden Gate Transit.

Some would argue that the ferry is the most pleasant way to go. Tiburon is served by the Blue and Gold Fleet. The ferry sails to the San Francisco Financial District via San Francisco Bay. The trip takes about 15-20 minutes and is quite enjoyable. There is coffee service in the morning and cocktails in the evening. For see the schedule, just Google “Blue and Gold Fleet” or call (415) 705-8200.

On your return, be sure to distinguish between the boats leaving from the Ferry Building at the Embarcadero and those leaving from Pier 41 (Fisherman’s Wharf). The F streetcars travel between the two landings, if you make a mistake.

The Embarcadero ferry terminal (for Tiburon) is adjacent to the North end of the Ferry Building with the large clock tower. The line for the Tiburon boat forms on the gangway inside the metal doors. The key is to get on the boat with the “Tiburon” placard, usually the M.V. Zelinsky. (Information courtesy of Boat Etiquette)

For those adventurous and enterprising Tiburon bicyclists, the trip to the San Francisco Financial District can take less time if you are an aggressive cyclist. A detailed map of the bike path of the 22.3 mile trip is available on the Web site www.bikely.com. But, remember, safety comes first!

About the Author:
David DuPont is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) with The DuPont Group in Marin County, California. David specializes in real estate for high net-worth individuals and families with an emphasis on Marin real estate and Tiburon real estate listings and has consulted many individuals and families in buying and selling Bay Area real estate.


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