What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Oakland to East Palo Alto?

The distance between Oakland and East Palo Alto is 45 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 7m and costs $17 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to East Palo Alto bus from?

Oakland to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to East Palo Alto train from?

Oakland to East Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to East Palo Alto bus arrive?

Oakland to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside station.

Where does the Oakland to East Palo Alto train arrive?

Oakland to East Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Oakland to East Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to East Palo Alto is 31 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Oakland to East Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near East Palo Alto?

There are 430+ hotels available in East Palo Alto.

Oakland to East Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to East Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 7m
$17–24
Drive 31 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to East Palo Altocar 31 mi
35 min
$6–9
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 9 Outer Busway to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearsidebus Epx
2h 25m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to East Palo Altotaxi 31 mi
35 min
$110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearsidebus Epx
2h 54m
$6–8

Oakland to East Palo Alto by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 45.2 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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