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

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The distance between Alameda and Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 42 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus from?

Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

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

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

Where does the Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus arrive?

Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 32 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station - 5 ways to travel via BART, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 35m
$16–21
Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationcar 31.7 mi
40 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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 31m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationtaxi 31.7 mi
40 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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 9m
$7–11

Alameda to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by subway and train

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a subway from West Oakland to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 9m.

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