What is the cheapest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Fishermans Wharf and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from North Point St & Jones St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Fishermans Wharf and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Fishermans Wharf station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto?

The distance between Fishermans Wharf and Palo Alto is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 19m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto bus from?

Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from North Point St & Jones St station.

Where do I catch the Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto train from?

Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 1h 19m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Parking Lot E station.

Where does the Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto train arrive?

Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 495+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 19m
$9–12
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 18m
$4–6
Drive 34.6 mi
1. Drive from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Altocar 34.6 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fishermans Wharf to Palo Altotaxi 34.6 mi
43 min
$120–160

Fishermans Wharf to Palo Alto by tram and train

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Point St & Jones St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 18m.

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