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

The cheapest way to get from Emeryville to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Emeryville to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Emeryville and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Emeryville 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 and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Emeryville to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from MacArthur and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Emeryville to Palo Alto?

The distance between Emeryville and Palo Alto is 46 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Emeryville to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Emeryville to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

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

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

Emeryville to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from MacArthur station.

Where does the Emeryville to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Emeryville to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emeryville to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Emeryville to Palo Alto is 36 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Emeryville to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Emeryville to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 46m
$17–21
Drive 35.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Emeryville to Palo Altocar 35.5 mi
45 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 to Palo Altotaxi 35.5 mi
45 min
$130–160
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
2h 49m
$7–11

Emeryville to Palo Alto by subway and train

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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