What is the cheapest way to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between East Palo Alto and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from East Palo Alto to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Bay Rd & University Ave and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between East Palo Alto and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from East Palo Alto to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from East Palo Alto to Oakland?

The distance between East Palo Alto and Oakland is 43 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from East Palo Alto to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Palo Alto to Oakland bus from?

East Palo Alto to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Bay Rd & University Ave station.

Where do I catch the East Palo Alto to Oakland train from?

East Palo Alto to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the East Palo Alto to Oakland bus arrive?

East Palo Alto to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the East Palo Alto to Oakland train arrive?

East Palo Alto to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from East Palo Alto to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between East Palo Alto to Oakland is 31 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from East Palo Alto to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 764+ hotels available in Oakland.

East Palo Alto to Oakland - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, BART, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bay Rd & University Ave to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 48m
$5–8
Caltrain, BART
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
2h 5m
$18–23
Drive 31.1 mi
1. Drive from East Palo Alto to Oaklandcar 31.1 mi
35 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Palo Alto to Oaklandtaxi 31.1 mi
35 min
$110–140
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bay Rd & University Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 9 Outer Buswaybus Epx
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
1h 55m
$7–10

East Palo Alto to Oakland by bus and subway

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Distance: 42.3 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Bay Rd & University Ave to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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