What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto is to BART and bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto?

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

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Alameda to Palo Alto?

The distance between Alameda and Palo Alto is 44 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Alameda to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Palo Alto train from?

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

Where does the Alameda to Palo Alto train arrive?

Alameda to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Palo Alto?

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

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 490+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Alameda to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Palo Alto 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 California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 39m
$16–21
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Fremontsubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Fremont BART to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lanebus AE-F Line
2h 22m
$5–6
Drive 31.5 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Palo Altocar 31.5 mi
41 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Palo Altotaxi 31.5 mi
41 min
$110–140
BART, bus via San Bruno
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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 32m
$7–10

Alameda to Palo Alto by subway and train

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Distance: 43.7 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alameda to Palo Alto. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Fruitvale to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lane via Fremont and Fremont BART in around 2h 22m.

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