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

The cheapest way to get from Benicia to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Benicia to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Benicia and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Benicia to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from North Concord / Martinez and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Benicia to Palo Alto?

The distance between Benicia and Palo Alto is 75 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Benicia to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 41m and costs $20 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Benicia to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Benicia to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from North Concord / Martinez station.

Where does the Benicia to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Benicia to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Benicia to Palo Alto is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Benicia to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Benicia to Palo Alto - 3 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Benicia to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, or car

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 41m
$20–26
Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Benicia to Palo Altocar 55.1 mi
1h 10m
$11–15
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Concord 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 37m
$14–20

Benicia to Palo Alto by bus, subway, tram, and train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.3 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Benicia to Palo Alto. However, you can take the line 70 bus to North Concord Station, walk to North Concord / Martinez, 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 bus from Military West St & 1st St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Concord Station, Concord, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 37m.

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