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

The cheapest way to get from Antioch to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antioch to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct train between Antioch and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Antioch to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Antioch and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Antioch to Palo Alto?

The distance between Antioch and Palo Alto is 79 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Antioch to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 42m and costs $17 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Antioch to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Antioch to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Antioch station.

Where does the Antioch to Palo Alto train arrive?

Antioch to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Antioch to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Antioch to Palo Alto is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Antioch to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Antioch to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Antioch to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, or car

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Antioch to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 42m
$17–23
Drive 58.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Antioch to Palo Altocar 58.8 mi
1h 23m
$11–16
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Antioch 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
3h 33m
$12–18
Line 370 bus, BART, bus
1. Take the bus from West 18th St & D St to Pittsburg/Bay Point BARTbus 370
2. Take the subway from Pittsburg / Bay Point to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
4h 21m
$11–17

Antioch to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Antioch to Palo Alto. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Antioch to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Bruno and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 33m.

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