What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Menlo Park?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Menlo Park is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Menlo Park?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Menlo Park is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Alameda to Menlo Park?

The distance between Alameda and Menlo Park is 41 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Menlo Park without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Menlo Park without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 33m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Menlo Park?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Alameda to Menlo Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Menlo Park bus from?

Alameda to Menlo Park bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Menlo Park train from?

Alameda to Menlo Park train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Alameda to Menlo Park bus arrive?

Alameda to Menlo Park bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Alameda to Menlo Park train arrive?

Alameda to Menlo Park train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Menlo Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Menlo Park is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Alameda to Menlo Park.

Where can I stay near Menlo Park?

There are 407+ hotels available in Menlo Park.

Alameda to Menlo Park - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Menlo Park by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 33m
$16–21
Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Menlo Parkcar 31.9 mi
41 min
$6–9
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrainbus Ecr
2h 23m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Menlo Parktaxi 31.9 mi
41 min
$110–140
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrainbus Ecr
3h
$7–10

Alameda to Menlo Park by subway and train

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.8 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from West Oakland to El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h.

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