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

The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Oakland is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Oakland is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Menlo Park and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Menlo Park to Oakland. 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 24m.

Is there a direct train between Menlo Park and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to Oakland. 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 Oakland?

The distance between Menlo Park and Oakland is 41 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Menlo Park to Oakland 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 Oakland?

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

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

Menlo Park to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Winslow St & Broadway St station.

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

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

Where does the Menlo Park to Oakland bus arrive?

Menlo Park to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Menlo Park to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Menlo Park to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Oakland is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Menlo Park to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 802+ hotels available in Oakland.

Menlo Park to Oakland - 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 Oakland 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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2h 24m
$6–10
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
Drive 33.8 mi
1. Drive from Menlo Park to Oaklandcar 33.8 mi
41 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Menlo Park to Oaklandtaxi 33.8 mi
41 min
$120–150

Menlo Park to Oakland by train and subway

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.6 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 52 min.

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