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How to get fromMarin City to Palo Altoby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Marin City to Palo Alto by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marin City to San Francisco Caltrain Southboundtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 11m
    $53–64

  2. Drive 42.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marin City to Palo Altocar car 42.6 mi
    53 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 50m
    $45–50

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Marin City to Palo Altotaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    53 min
    $150–190

  5. Line 120 bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 120
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 12m
    $15–20

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride 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 45m
    $35–39

  7. Line 120 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 120
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    3h 19m
    $11–17

Marin City to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Manzanita Park and Ride 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 45m.

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