What is the cheapest way to get from Moscone Center to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Moscone Center to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Moscone Center to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Moscone Center to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Moscone Center and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mission St & 5th St and arriving at University Ave & Woodland Ave. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Moscone Center 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 Moscone Center to Palo Alto?

The distance between Moscone Center and Palo Alto is 33 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.

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

The best way to get from Moscone Center to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Moscone Center 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 Moscone Center to Palo Alto bus from?

Moscone Center to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 5th St station.

Where do I catch the Moscone Center to Palo Alto train from?

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

Train or bus from Moscone Center to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Moscone Center to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Moscone Center to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Moscone Center to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at University Ave & Woodland Ave station.

Where does the Moscone Center to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Moscone Center to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscone Center to Palo Alto is 33 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Moscone Center to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 479+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Moscone Center to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Moscone Center 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 / ...
1h 6m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 5th St to University Ave & Woodland Avebus 397
2h 32m
$3–5
Drive 32.8 mi
1. Drive from Moscone Center to Palo Altocar 32.8 mi
37 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Moscone Center to Palo Altotaxi 32.8 mi
37 min
$120–150
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 3rd St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2h 50m
$4–7

Moscone Center to Palo Alto by foot and train

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Distance: 32.6 mi
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What companies run services between Moscone Center, 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 Mission St & 5th St to University Ave & Woodland Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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