What is the cheapest way to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 22 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Millbrae and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Millbrae and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Millbrae to Palo Alto?

The distance between Millbrae and Palo Alto is 18 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.

How do I travel from Millbrae to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto?

The Caltrain from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Millbrae to Palo Alto bus from?

Millbrae to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where do I catch the Millbrae to Palo Alto train from?

Millbrae to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Millbrae to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Millbrae to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Millbrae to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Millbrae to Palo Alto train arrive?

Millbrae to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Millbrae to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Millbrae to Palo Alto is 19 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Millbrae to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Millbrae to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Millbrae to Palo Alto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
31 min
$5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
1h 23m
$2–4
Drive 19 mi
1. Drive from Millbrae to Palo Altocar 19 mi
22 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Millbrae to Palo Altotaxi 19 mi
22 min
$75–95

Millbrae to Palo Alto by train

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Distance: 18.3 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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