What is the cheapest way to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Emeryville (Station) and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Emeryville (Station) and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto?

The distance between Emeryville (Station) and Palo Alto is 60 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

How do I travel from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto bus from?

Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto train from?

Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto is to train and Caltrain which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto train arrive?

Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, and Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, subway, or train

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 47m
$19–37
Drive 36.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Altocar 36.2 mi
47 min
$7–10
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 26m
$24–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Emeryville (Station) to Palo Altotaxi 36.2 mi
47 min
$130–160
Bus, BART, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Horton @ 59th to MacArthur BART Stationbus
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Millbraesubway
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 26m
$16–21
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 7m
$7–11

Emeryville (Station) to Palo Alto by train

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Emeryville (Station), CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Emeryville to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Amtrak and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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