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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

The distance between Berkeley and Palo Alto is 49 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 51m and costs $16 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Palo Alto bus from?

Berkeley to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

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

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

Where does the Berkeley to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Berkeley to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr station.

Where does the Berkeley to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Palo Alto is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Berkeley to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 496+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 51m
$17–21
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Palo Altocar 38.1 mi
50 min
$7–10
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2h 32m
$14–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Palo Altotaxi 38.1 mi
50 min
$140–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
2h 59m
$7–10

Berkeley to Palo Alto by subway and train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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