What is the cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Alameda is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Alameda is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Menlo Park and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Menlo Park to Alameda. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via Winslow St & Broadway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Menlo Park and Alameda?

No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Menlo Park to Alameda?

The distance between Menlo Park and Alameda is 41 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.

How do I travel from Menlo Park to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from Menlo Park to Alameda without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 29m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Menlo Park to Alameda?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Menlo Park to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to Alameda bus from?

Menlo Park to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave station.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to Alameda train from?

Menlo Park to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Menlo Park to Alameda bus arrive?

Menlo Park to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B station.

Where does the Menlo Park to Alameda train arrive?

Menlo Park to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Menlo Park to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Alameda is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Menlo Park to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 741+ hotels available in Alameda.

Menlo Park to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Menlo Park to Alameda by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 29m
$16–20
Drive 32.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Menlo Park to Alamedacar 32.2 mi
41 min
$6–9
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 14m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Menlo Park to Alamedataxi 32.2 mi
41 min
$120–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane Bbus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2h 17m
$6–10

Menlo Park to Alameda by train and subway

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Distance: 40.6 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to West Oakland via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B, Winslow St & Broadway St, Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, and Embarcadero in around 2h 17m.

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