What is the cheapest way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Marin County Civic Center and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Dr & N San Pedro Rd and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto?

The distance between Marin County Civic Center and Palo Alto is 54 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.

How do I travel from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto without a car is to line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 34m and costs $17 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto bus from?

Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 2nd St station.

Can I drive from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via line 101 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto by bus, train, or car

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Line 101 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 34m
$17–23
Drive 52.3 mi
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1. Drive from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Altocar 52.3 mi
1h 5m
$10–14
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 41m
$13–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - 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 / ...
3h 47m
$37–41

Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto by foot, bus, and train

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Marin County Civic Center, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Marin County Civic Center to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Civic Center Dr & N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 41m.

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