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

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Palo Alto is to BART and bus via Embarcadero which costs $7 - $11 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orinda to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Orinda and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Orinda to Palo Alto?

The distance between Orinda and Palo Alto is 49 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orinda to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 55m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Orinda to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Orinda to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Orinda station.

Where does the Orinda to Palo Alto train arrive?

Orinda to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Orinda to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Palo Alto is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Orinda to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Orinda 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 Orinda to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Orinda to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 55m
$13–17
BART, bus via Embarcadero
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Orinda to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
3h 2m
$7–10
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Orinda 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 46m
$8–12
Drive 39.2 mi
1. Drive from Orinda to Palo Altocar 39.2 mi
48 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orinda to Palo Altotaxi 39.2 mi
48 min
$140–180

Orinda to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Orinda to Palo Alto. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Orinda to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Bruno and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 2h 46m.

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