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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Palo Alto is to BART and bus via Embarcadero which costs $7 - $11 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Lafayette to Palo Alto?

The distance between Lafayette and Palo Alto is 53 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Lafayette to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Palo Alto train from?

Lafayette to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Lafayette station.

Where does the Lafayette to Palo Alto train arrive?

Lafayette to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Palo Alto is 44 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Lafayette to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 494+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Lafayette to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h
$14–18
Drive 43.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Palo Altocar 43.4 mi
53 min
$8–12
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 51m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lafayette to Palo Altotaxi 43.4 mi
53 min
$140–180
BART, bus via Embarcadero
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
3h 7m
$8–11

Lafayette to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 2h

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

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Palo Alto. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lafayette to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Bruno and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 2h 51m.

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