What is the cheapest way to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto is to line 292 bus and bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Nob Hill and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Nob Hill to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 7th St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Nob Hill and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Nob Hill station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Nob Hill to Palo Alto?

The distance between Nob Hill and Palo Alto is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 19m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nob Hill to Palo Alto bus from?

Nob Hill to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 7th St station.

Where do I catch the Nob Hill to Palo Alto train from?

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

Train or bus from Nob Hill to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Nob Hill to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 1h 19m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Nob Hill to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Nob Hill to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Nob Hill to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nob Hill to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Nob Hill to Palo Alto is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Nob Hill to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Nob Hill to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 292 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nob Hill 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 19m
$9–12
Line 292 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th 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 41m
$4–7
Drive 33.4 mi
1. Drive from Nob Hill to Palo Altocar 33.4 mi
41 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nob Hill to Palo Altotaxi 33.4 mi
41 min
$120–150

Nob Hill to Palo Alto by tram and train

291Weekly Services

1h 19mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Nob Hill, 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, you can take a bus from Mission St & 7th St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 2h 41m.

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