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Palo Alto to Pier 39 buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palo Alto and Pier 39 takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Palo Alto to Pier 39. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Palo Alto to Pier 39 bus times

Buses run hourly between Palo Alto and Pier 39. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Pier 39 at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Daly City BART Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SamTransSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SamTransSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency2h 27m • 1 change
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    SamTransSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency2h 41m • 1 change
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    SamTransSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency2h 36m • 1 change
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    SamTransSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency2h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Pier 39? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 41.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Pier 39 via Daly City BART Station and Powell St & Beach St in around 3h 21m.

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