What is the cheapest way to get from Daly City to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Daly City to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Daly City to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Daly City to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Daly City and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from John Daly Blvd & Mission St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Daly City and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Daly City to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Daly City and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Daly City to Palo Alto?

The distance between Daly City and Palo Alto is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Daly City to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 9m and costs $14 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Daly City to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Daly City to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daly City to Palo Alto bus from?

Daly City to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from John Daly Blvd & Mission St station.

Where do I catch the Daly City to Palo Alto train from?

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

Where does the Daly City to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Daly City to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Daly City to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Daly City to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to Palo Alto is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Daly City to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Daly City to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 9m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 13m
$2–4
Drive 28.4 mi
1. Drive from Daly City to Palo Altocar 28.4 mi
36 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Daly City to Palo Altotaxi 28.4 mi
36 min
$100–130

Daly City to Palo Alto by subway and train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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