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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Claus Dr and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Palo Alto?

The distance between Fairfax and Palo Alto is 56 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfax to Palo Alto without a car is to line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 46m and costs $17 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Fairfax to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Fairfax to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the Fairfax to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Fairfax to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 2nd St station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Palo Alto is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Fairfax to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Fairfax to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via line 101 bus, Caltrain, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Palo Alto by bus, train, or car

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Line 101 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 46m
$17–23
Drive 52.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfax to Palo Altocar 52.8 mi
1h 10m
$10–14
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 53m
$13–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 2m
$37–41

Fairfax to Palo Alto by bus and train

291Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Claus Dr to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 53m.

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