What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Bay and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Bay to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Bay and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Mission Bay to Palo Alto?

The distance between Mission Bay and Palo Alto is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mission Bay to Palo Alto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mission Bay to Palo Alto train from?

Mission Bay to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Mission Bay to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Mission Bay to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Mission Bay to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mission Bay to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mission Bay to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Bay to Palo Alto is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Mission Bay to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
52 min
$7–10
Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Bay to Palo Altocar 31.7 mi
36 min
$6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
1h 45m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mission Bay to Palo Altotaxi 31.7 mi
36 min
$110–140

Mission Bay to Palo Alto by train

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Distance: 31.9 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 52 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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