It s possible to arrive by public transit but the easiest way is by organized tour.
Trips to muir woods from san francisco.
Muir woods is located just 12 miles 19 km north of san francisco across the golden gate bridge making it an easy day trip from the city.
This well organized tour includes a visit to the muir woods national monument a stop in the inviting town of sausalito and a boat cruise through san francisco bay.
Viewing the san francisco waterfront from the bay provides allows voyagers to appreciate a different perspective of the area.
Their main service is a combo tour which includes both dylan s famous tour and a trip to muir woods.
Our guides are entertaining and extremely knowledgeable.
If coming by car drive north on highway 101 and continue north on a short drive along highway 1 shoreline highway.
For public transit it can take well over an hour.
If you re driving with no traffic not usual it takes about 40 minutes to get to muir woods.
With 6 miles of trails within the park it s towering redwood and sequioa groves attract tens of thousands of visitors each year.
Muir woods national monument located about 15 miles north of san francisco over the golden gate bridge spans over 500 acres.
Muir woods is located across the golden gate bridge in marin county near a tiny town called mill valley.
First off let s start with the distance from san francisco to muir woods so you know what you re dealing with.
About the muir woods.
After visiting muir woods another fun thing to do in the area is hike mount tamalpais east peak.
Dylan s tours offer intimate guided bus tours of san francisco and the surrounding area including some trips that will take you to the muir woods.
To get to muir woods by car you ll take the 101 freeway north of san francisco across the golden gate bridge this is a toll bridge in case you didn t know set your gps to muir woods national monument and familiarize yourself with the route before you make the drive.
From the parking area there s a 1 2 mile trail to the top with some gorgeous views along the way.
From the parking area there s a 1 2 mile trail to the top with some gorgeous views along the way.
Save time and money by visiting muir woods sausalito mill valley muir beach and san francisco s top attractions and sights during our one day private custom tour from 9 a m.
Muir woods is about 16 miles about 26 kilometers north of the city.
And it s super close to the city with the distance from san francisco to muir woods being only about 16 miles 30 minutes north making it the perfect day trip for any nature lovers visiting the hilly city.