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

The cheapest way to get from Greenbrae to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenbrae to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Greenbrae and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenbrae to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Larkspur - pickup and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Greenbrae to Palo Alto?

The distance between Greenbrae and Palo Alto is 48 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenbrae to Palo Alto without a car is to ferry and Caltrain via San Francisco-Gate C which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Greenbrae to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Greenbrae to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Marin Airporter, depart from Larkspur - pickup station.

Where does the Greenbrae to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Greenbrae to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Marin Airporter, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Greenbrae to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenbrae to Palo Alto is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Greenbrae to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Greenbrae to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via ferry, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greenbrae to Palo Alto by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Ferry, Caltrain via San Francisco-Gate C
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry Lssf
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 11m
$23–26
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenbrae to Palo Altocar 48.3 mi
1h 1m
$9–13
Ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 19m
$21–26
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 / ...
2h 57m
$35–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenbrae to Palo Altotaxi 48.3 mi
1h 1m
$170–210

Greenbrae to Palo Alto by ferry, foot, tram, and train

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Larkspur - pickup to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 2h 57m.

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