What is the cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto is to line 294 bus and bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Half Moon Bay and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Main / Miramontes and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via El Camino Real & 27th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto?

The distance between Half Moon Bay and Palo Alto is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

How do I travel from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto without a car is to line 294 bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 8m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto bus from?

Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Main / Miramontes station.

Where does the Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at 28th Ave & S El Camino Real station.

Can I drive from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via line 294 bus, and Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 294 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to 28th Ave & S El Camino Realbus 294
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 8m
$6–9
Line 294 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to 28th Ave & S El Camino Realbus 294
2. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 27th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
1h 32m
$4–6
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Palo Altocar 22.7 mi
33 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Half Moon Bay to Palo Altotaxi 22.7 mi
33 min
$85–110

Half Moon Bay to Palo Alto by bus and train

110Weekly Services

1h 8mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main / Miramontes to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via 28th Ave & S El Camino Real and El Camino Real & 27th Ave in around 1h 32m.

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