What is the cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 11th St & Market St. and arriving at University Ave & Middlefield Rd. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chinatown and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Chinatown and Silicon Valley is 30 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chinatown to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Silicon Valley bus from?

Chinatown to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from 11th St & Market St. station.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Silicon Valley train from?

Chinatown to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Chinatown to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Chinatown to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Chinatown to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at University Ave & Middlefield Rd station.

Where does the Chinatown to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Chinatown to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Chinatown to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinatown to Silicon Valley is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Chinatown to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 457+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Chinatown to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chinatown to Silicon Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
49 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 11th St & Market St. to University Ave & Middlefield Rdbus 397
2h 20m
$3–5
Drive 33.9 mi
1. Drive from Chinatown to Silicon Valleycar 33.9 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Silicon Valleytaxi 33.9 mi
40 min
$120–150
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 / ...
2h 48m
$5–7

Chinatown to Silicon Valley by train

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Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from 11th St & Market St. to University Ave & Middlefield Rd every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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