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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 47m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Oakland to Palo Alto?

The distance between Oakland and Palo Alto is 44 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Oakland to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Oakland to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Oakland to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr station.

Where does the Oakland to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Palo Alto is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Oakland to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to 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 California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 40m
$16–21
Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Palo Altocar 33.1 mi
41 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 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 31m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Palo Altotaxi 33.1 mi
41 min
$120–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
2h 47m
$6–9

Oakland to Palo Alto by subway and train

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Distance: 43.7 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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