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

The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Pleasanton is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Menlo Park and Pleasanton?

No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to Pleasanton station. However, there are services departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Pleasanton Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Menlo Park to Pleasanton?

The distance between Menlo Park and Pleasanton is 46 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Menlo Park to Pleasanton without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 13m and costs $12 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Menlo Park to Pleasanton, including transfers.

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

Menlo Park to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound station.

Where does the Menlo Park to Pleasanton train arrive?

Menlo Park to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Menlo Park to Pleasanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Pleasanton is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Menlo Park to Pleasanton.

Where can I stay near Pleasanton?

There are 157+ hotels available in Pleasanton.

Menlo Park to Pleasanton - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain

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

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Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
2h 13m
$12–16
Drive 28.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Menlo Park to Pleasantoncar 28.9 mi
44 min
$6–8
Line 22 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
3h 14m
$12–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Menlo Park to Pleasantontaxi 28.9 mi
44 min
$100–120
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
3h 49m
$12–16

Menlo Park to Pleasanton by train

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Pleasanton Station via Santa Clara Station in around 2h 13m.

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