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How to get fromConcord to Palo Altoby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Concord to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. BART, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the subway from Concord to Embarcaderosubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 13m
    $15–20

  2. Drive 47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Concord to Palo Altocar car 47.3 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–13

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Concord to San Brunosubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    3h 4m
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Concord to Palo Altotaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 3m
    $160–200

  5. BART, bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the subway from Concord to Embarcaderosubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus bus Epx
    3h 20m
    $9–13

Concord to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Concord 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 Concord to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Bruno and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 4m.

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