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How to get fromGreenbrae to Palo Altoby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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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  1. Ferry, Caltrain via San Francisco-Gate C

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry ferry Lssf
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 11m
    $23–26

  2. Drive  48.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greenbrae to Palo Altocar car 48.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  3. Ferry, Caltrain

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry ferry Larkspur
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 19m
    $21–26

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2h 57m
    $38

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greenbrae to Palo Altotaxi taxi 48.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $170–210

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

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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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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