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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Palo Alto is to BART and bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Albany to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Plaza and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Albany to Palo Alto?

The distance between Albany and Palo Alto is 52 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 57m and costs $17 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Albany to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Albany to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from El Cerrito Plaza station.

Where does the Albany to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Palo Alto is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Albany to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 494+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Albany 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 Albany to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Plaza to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 57m
$17–22
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
3h 1m
$7–10
BART, bus via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1
1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2h 35m
$14–19
Drive 39.3 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Palo Altocar 39.3 mi
53 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Albany to Palo Altotaxi 39.3 mi
53 min
$140–180

Albany to Palo Alto by subway and train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.8 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Albany 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 North Berkeley to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 2h 35m.

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